Fortunately the driver of the truck was uninjured and more than happy to see Vidyut and I for our photo shoot.
Friday's visit to the Megasite allowed me the opportunity to recognize a few of the safest construction workers that are working on the PDC site. This was a great opportunity to give back to the men and women that are making what was only a hole in the ground when I arrived in November 2010 into a world-class PDC. Here I am with a gentleman that consistently encourages safe practices while working at heights of over 45'!
The PDC has really come a long way from where we started last fall....
Yet another change has come in my life as well recently: The addition of a lungi to my wardrobe. This piece of clothing which is nothing more than a large, rectangular swatch of cotton has changed my life! Although it is the cheapest piece of clothing I've ever purchased, at just 98INR, I feel like royalty donning this garment after work in my flat. It's worn essentially like a towel after the shower and is extremely comfortable. While purchasing the lungi in Phaltan I was greeted by 6 men that wanted to help me, they showed me about 25 different colors and patterns, photographed me and had me autograph it! Little did they know that I would be just another Phaltanite in a few months.
Along with the lungi for the summer months here, the lizards have begun to come out of hibernation as well. Recently while at the kitchen sink I stumbled across this little guy.
"Kevin J. Lizard" was actually not as fierce as he probably appears in this photo and I kept him with me for a few hours and then released him. I was certainly more scared of little, 3" Kevin than he probably was of me.
One of Kevin's relatives is also staying at the house I've decided to lease in Phaltan. In fact there were several of his "kin" in the kitchen of the bungalow.
Hopefully this little vodoo doll that graces the entrance to the bungalow will start to keep out lizards, not just the "Evil Eye."
After seeing many bungalows and flats in Phaltan where the owners were not prepared to install A/C or a refrigerator (too cosmopolitan) finding this 4 bedroom (1 room for me, 1 for Sriram, 1 for Sarang and 1 shared room for the Vijay's and Praveen), Phaltan Palace was a relief. The little, old Muslim man that owns the place was really sweet as well and offered to let me move in immediately with him until he could move into another bungalow if I need a place to stay.
Breath taking views....
It's really hard to believe that these small, one-room shacks are right outside the bungalow's compound-like wall. I think this is where the domestic help lives that take care of the property. But, you can notice that even the smallest of shacks have satellite dishes for Tata Sky television! I've even seen these dishes on straw huts!
I will likely be the fairest-skinned of all the Phaltan mango farmers...
Finally, I also stumbled upon the Phaltan Sexual Health Clinic earlier this week...
This small van promised to cure all your sexual ills. I thought this was an awfully odd spot for my realtor to choose to meet all the Phaltan listing agents!
Even this little puppy thought this van was funny.
sorry, I need a separate room..
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