And just like that, a third of the grant is behind me. Three months ago I landed in Delhi with a bunch of hopes, a few fears, and little sense of what to expect in practice. Despite occasional hurdles, and intentions yet unrealized, it's safe to say the first three months went remarkably well. I have many people to thank for that (and I'll reserve a little credit for myself) but probably no one more than Anirban Bhattacharya, who proved catalytic in setting my Delhi life into motion back in March. Today we'll meet for lunch at Khan Market to discuss the coming months, including his departure this fall for a Fulbright grant in the U.S.
The next big event on the horizon here is Allie's arrival on May 31. I've fallen into a sort of tunnel vision as of late, and having her around will shake that up for the summer months. Once she sleeps off the jetlag and we've had a chance to visit some of my regular Delhi spots (mostly restaurants, let's be honest), we'll head up to Himachal Pradesh for five nights to beat the heat. Upon returning to Delhi, she'll fly to Lucknow for her summer language course and I'll get in the habit of visiting as often as possible. Lots of music and dance opportunities there as well, and since she'll be working with dancers we should be able to share contacts in both cities to some extent.
For now, it's more of the same. Lessons most every day, excessive heat, delicious food, regular naps, watching cricket, lots of practice, and basking in AC whenever possible. The flow will change soon enough; no need to force anything.
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