Tag: DutchNDesi
April Budget Challenge – Rs1429
Last week I read this article in The Times of India dated July 7, 2014 which mentioned the following: “Those spending over Rs 32 a day in rural areas and Rs 47 in towns and cities should not be considered poor…” Not quite realising what I was reading I finished the article. But what I…
Cricket World Cup Fever
India is heating up. And no, it is not only the summer this time. The cricket world cup is what makes our temperatures soar and our heart beat faster. Before moving to India I loved all kinds of sport. Well, watching other people sport actually. My favourites to watch are Tour de France, ice skating, tennis and…
A Desi Guide to: Driving in India
Deepak bought a scooty for me. It is my first big step towards becoming independent in India. Going to my favourite restaurants and shops- driving all by myself. The thought of shopping independent of my husbands mood for chauffeuring me around – gives me wings. Indian traffic – especially in Pune – is complete chaos. Nowhere have…
A Desi Guide to: the head wobble
Deepak and I were waiting at the airport for the next flight to Wellington when we heard a little Indian girl ask her mother a question. The mother answered with the famous head wobble. The little girl pressed her mother to be more precise: “Mum is that a yes or a no?” This exchange between mother and…
One day in Prague
On our way to Prague! Finally! Deepak wished to stop all the time to snap pictures of the snowy landscape. This pictured he snapped on the way from Karlovy Vary to Prague when I was still willing to stop for numerous picture moments. After this picture I have had enough. I refused to stop any longer. The conversation…
A Desi Guide to: Haggling (in India)
India is quite a heaven when it comes to shopping. You can find almost anything and everything if you know the right places to go to. Local markets are the Valhalla for haggling but if you’re an expert you can give a try in the bigger malls and stores as well. You can negotiate on…
La Cigale, Auckland
We love to indulge every day but especially on Sundays. Back in The Netherlands we either used to go out for breakfast or bake pancakes at home and indulge. Now we are in Auckland for a short period and wanting to continue our Sunday ritual.e are totally loving the food culture here. The pastries and sweet…