Day 3 - wow that's gone fast. A couple notable things. We've been out quite a bit - all by car - and have seen a vast array of unique things. The hardest thing, amongst all the fun stuff, has been watching the boys faces of concern and confusion as children their own age try to wash our car, beg for money or show off their deformities in the hope our heart strings are pulled (of which of course they are). Lot's of questions from all 3 boys on this issue which has lead to many discussions on poverty, education and the importance of staying in school etc. etc.. I love these discussions but I could see how heavy it weighed on Jack's heart (in addition to his back seat motion sickness). I think Jack feels safest inside our hotel room and is a bit weary each time we venture out. Frankly, I totally understand. This isn't like our vacation to the Cayman's or to Florida or a visit to the cottage.

The people in India have been wonderful since our arrival. There are MANY long obvious stares at our all American looking family - 99% out of curiosity and the occasional look that has something more to it. Interestingly I have not seen any other "obvious" American families at all. I see plenty of American folks here on business in groups of one or two but a "family" is a very rare site. The boys attract a lot of attention especially from the staff at the hotel. One example of Indian hospitality was while we visited the amazing Akshardam Hindi Temple today (http://www.my-india.net/tour/delhi/akshardham.shtml) - a nice young couple who was clearly joyful watching our boys decided to come over to meet Matt and pinch his cheek with sincere adoration. We later saw them with their own young son (2ish) who came over to meet our boys, shake hands and talk (in Hindi). The parents really wanted their son to meet the American boys - not that he'll ever remember it but I think Matt will. Later in the day, our hotel staff sent up a box as a present for the boys which included 5 chocolates - probably the highlight of Owen's day.

Another notable thing. It's become clear that food is going to be an issue with the boys. Owen has survived solely on some french fries, a fish stick, a few chocolate donuts with the occasional glass of orange juice (best orange juice ever - no idea why). Matt has eaten anything and Jack has been amazingly open to tasting (not actually eating but hey, one step at a time) new foods.

We are living in a two bedroom, two bath unit at the Radisson which is great and the best part for me is that there is NO kitchen - peeeerfect. I'm getting use to the dirty dishes just being taken away. This could be a problem later - we'll have to see.

Well, it's almost midnight and we are all awake except for Matt who has been sleeping since 4:30 (do the math - it's not going to be a good night for either John or me). I thought we had the jet lag conquered last night as we all went to bed at 9pm but lo and behold, Owen was wide awake from 12-3 and Matt woke up at 4 for the day which is why he is sleeping now.

Time to say goodnight.
Acha Shubhratri