Rajiv and Priya

I am so in love with my host parents and I thought I would give a brief glimpse into who is taking care of me over here. Priya (pronouced Pree-yah) is my host mom. She is a former University professor, she is half my height, and has a very friendly smile. She also has this absolutely fantastic laugh which sounds like a school girl's cackle--I don't know how else to describe it. She also is an amazing cook! She cooks a different dish for us at every meal which leaves me so excited for breakfast, and she has invited me to help cook with her so I can learn some of the recipes. I've been popping up at 5am every morning so this shouldn't be a problem at breakfast time. Rajiv (pronounced Rah-jeev) is the country coordinator and also a former University professor. Rajiv absolutely loves India, especially Delhi, and is eager to show us around. Yesterday we sat down with Rajiv and he gave us a quick Hindi lesson telling us how to say basic important phrases. We learned "Hello" and "Thank You" and also phrases such as, "How much is this saree?" "Pass the roti," "Go away or I'll call the police." Important stuff. I asked Rajiv if I would get laughed at when trying to speak Hindi and he replied, "Yes of course they will laugh at you! Enjoy it!" My kind of guy. Rajiv also showed us his wedding album and explained all the different customs--such a treat! I've actually driven by a couple of wedding processions and they look like so much fun. Well enough for now. I've posted pictures of me at important Indian monuments called Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, one with Rajiv, and a photo of Priya on her wedding day.