Settling in...

We've started to unpack and set up the new apartment while still living in the company provided guest house in Koramangla. Our air shipment arrived earlier this week and everything was intact. The kids now have more toys, and we have few more pairs of clothes. Our sea shipment has been delayed clearance due to a bank strike. Hope to get them delivered next week.

Big things this week:

• Anu's mom arrived from Pune to help us with the move. The kids now have a great company, and we're breathing a sigh of relief.
• Vallabh got through the selection process at two schools and we've decided to put him in PSBB Learning Leadership Academy on Bannergheta Road. It's a bit expensive, but we have had the best experience with among the schools we've seen. The school is approx 3 km from our apartment - still a 30 mins drive. Class start in June.
• The Refrig, Washing m/c and stove were delivered.
• Getting a gas connection has been interesting - we haven't got one yet. To provide a gas connection (cylinder), the reputed companies need the 'ration card' as a proof of residence. A gas voucher is required to get a fresh ''ration card' issued - go figure! For now, we are planning to borrow a cylinder from a friend and *work* on getting a ration card.
• We've finally connected our Vonage today. The 925- number should be active for another week , and then we've to try it at the new apt. We plan to move in on Apr 12
• Getting phone and internet connections have also been quite easy, if you go with a private provider. We've placed an order for Phone (landline) with Tata Telecom, and i-net DSL with Airtel
• The great hunt for furniture is on...