What a laugh

I was having a reflective moment yesterday and looking over the last few months of my blog. Wow! so much has happened and there is so much to be thankful for.

As I read, two things I had written made me laugh.... hind sight is funny....

1) I quote myself,

I almost can't believe that I am now sitting here writing that all our paper work is done and approved.

This was written just before our departure from New Zealand. What we have since learned was that it was just the beginning of our paper work. Paper work is a must here in India along with every form of identification possible. I could not give anything more other than a blood test and urine sample. You have to laugh or it would drive you crazy.

2) Another quote after being in India about 3 weeks,

David has gone to Hubli for 4 nights so it is my first time without him in India. We are managing fine but sticking close to home at this stage. I am not quite ready to tackle the auto rickshaws with the kids on my own. Over time I guess my confidence will increase and I will look back on how I feel now and laugh.

The funny thing was that I was laughing when I read the first part and laughed even more when I read my anticipated laughing that I was already doing.

I will happily catch an auto now and happily negotiate a good price and I also do not shy away from bringing honesty to the attention of any auto driver trying to do a number on me. On the other hand, I also enjoy giving more than arranged to a driver that makes a good, hassle free journey and sticks to the price. I love the joyful look on their faces when you reward honesty.
I still love autos. They are the coolest form of transport.