Some thoughts a few days into the trip...
Neither of us have successfully figured out a strategy to combat the 'jet lag'. We are 11 1/2 hours ahead here in Chennai from St. Louis. It is extremely hard to completely reverse a schedule. A testament to that is that it's 1:14 in the morning and I'm typing this while Neil reads. I thought I had it licked. At 6 pm last night I was confident I could last until 10 or so and get on schedule. I closed my eyes for just a second and woke up at midnight. Oh well.
Keep the posts coming. We love to hear from you. My goal before we go to the hospital is to get Neil to sit at the computer long enough to type in an entry. We'll see.
No problems with adapters (at least at the hotel). The adapter I brought over works fine (thanks B.) and the hotel provided one for Neil. The hotel has a high-speed internet connection so I'm connected to world. Skype is working great. I'm able to call the United States for around 2 cents a minute (if I'm calling a landline) or free if it is computer to computer. As we all know from all the talk of outsourcing, once you're digital it doesn't matter if you're in St. Louis or India for certain business transactions. Technology becomes an equalizer.
Tomorrow we start the next chapter of the adventure. Neil will be checking into the hospital. With that it is unclear how much of a connection we will have there so we'll see how often we are able to get reports out through this channel.
Keep the posts coming. We love to hear from you. My goal before we go to the hospital is to get Neil to sit at the computer long enough to type in an entry. We'll see.
No problems with adapters (at least at the hotel). The adapter I brought over works fine (thanks B.) and the hotel provided one for Neil. The hotel has a high-speed internet connection so I'm connected to world. Skype is working great. I'm able to call the United States for around 2 cents a minute (if I'm calling a landline) or free if it is computer to computer. As we all know from all the talk of outsourcing, once you're digital it doesn't matter if you're in St. Louis or India for certain business transactions. Technology becomes an equalizer.
Tomorrow we start the next chapter of the adventure. Neil will be checking into the hospital. With that it is unclear how much of a connection we will have there so we'll see how often we are able to get reports out through this channel.
posted by Peter Egan at 1:42 PM
5 Comments:
Pete and Neil,
When I was in India, I marveled at the traffic. At first it seemed chaotic and dangerous. Yet I came to appreciate that there was an order and harmony to it for the most part. My mental image was that traffic flowed like a school of fish. I'm not certain where the signals came from in all cases; however, the cacophony of horns certainly played a role. It was unsettling sitting in the front of the van until I realized that the drivers are experts and every one looks out for others.
Regarding your inability to get on the clock in India. The tip that has worked for me is to force yourself to stay awake during the day, take a Tylenol PM or two before bed, and sleep through most of the night. Within a couple of days, you will adjust. Then there's the transition on the return trip to the states.
I've enjoyed your pictures so keep them coming. The Hindu temples are marvelous. I really enjoy all of the color and figures.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you continue your journey. Take care.
Dennis and Maria
My friend Diana Zimmerman, a librarian here in Helena, had her hip replaced right here at good ol' Saint Pete's just down the street, last August. She said that the new hip made her feel like she had a cannonball in her butt. But now she can't even tell it's there, and the operation was so successful that she can't wait to get the other hip done as well.
Please post more pictures! For those of us who have never travelled outside the U.S., even the tiniest details are fascinating.
I want to know if Obi and Shilo are still around, and what they're doing during Neil's absence.
Thanks for the update on your hospital experience, Neil. I'm very excited for you--I truly believe the operation will be a blessing for you physically and psychologically. And I'm so impressed by the professionalism of the hospital staff. Makes me wonder if American doctors could take a few lessons in bedside manner.
Talk to you on the other side of your great adventure. . . .
Ken
Well guys, I've become a blogger. I never saw the thrill of it before - but I'm so glad that it's helping us stay connected during this amazing operation.
It's also very nice to hear from everyone else who has joined in!
Take care,
Ellen
PS Neil, feel the love.... I see it in the posts!
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