Jeanine and Maya are staying at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace during their three days in Mumbai. Arguably the finest hotel in the city it will be a stark contrast to their living arrangements for the next three weeks. They will share a room in the dormitory of the school where they will be teaching. Text message reports indicated that they have been busy shopping for appropriate clothing, visiting the local sights, and having attended two weddings(?).

Nicolai and I, on the spur of the moment, have decided to take a road trip over the long holiday weekend. This evening after work (Nicolai has a new job teaching gymnastics and wrestling) we drove to Burlington, Vermont and plan on visiting Montreal and Quebec City over the next three days.