Sept 26 Ganesha's Birthday

Ganesha's Birthday at the Clock Tower

It appears the monsoons have come to an end after a very short run here in Rajasthan.  The lakes are full to overflow, everything is green and the weather is starting to cool, at least in the night.  I believe we still have a ways to go before the cool weather really sets in, but I am on my rooftop enjoying the cool morning with a cup of chai.

There was some sort of parade/celebration with camel drawn floats a few days ago that passed down City Palace Road.  The floats were mainly comprised of camel drawn flat bed carts with large effigies of saints, surrounded by priests in saffron robes, waving to the crowd that gathered on the sidewalk.  I think it must have been part of the Ganesha 10-day celebration that is going on right now.

Yesterday was an exciting day as I finally found a scooter worthy of purchase.  It is a 2009 TVS Scooty Pep+ in metallic purple...so cute!  And small enough for me to handle, although I have only ridden on the back so far.  Now to get my driving lesson and start trying to figure out not only how to drive here, but to find my way around the narrow streets of the old town where I live!

The new jewelry shop is almost ready to open; hopefully this weekend as it is some sort of 2-week period starting next week when it is not auspicious to start a new enterprise of any kind.  My house set-up and personal shopping have almost fallen by the wayside as we (business partner & I) get lighting prepared for the display, order busts, business cards, a sign, paint walls, and lay flooring.  The display counters are built and painted and last, but not least, placing the jewelry for display.  I set up a Facebook page and a new email account for the shop, I am ready to open!

Well, I am going down to wash and shine my new Scooty and get prepared for the day.  I hope everyone is well and as happy as I am!