Catch Up Part 3: Out With The In-Laws

Only a few days after Dad & Claire returned to England, our next round of visitors arrived... this time, Clem's mum, sister and nieces!  Unfortunately, they were only visiting for a week and came with a list as long as your arm of things they wanted to see and do whilst in India.  Surprisingly we managed to squeeze most of what they wanted to do into the week ... a busy but fun-filled adventure!  As you will see from some of the pictures, we visited some of the same places as we did with Dad & Claire (the Aga Khan Palace, Kasba Peth, Tambat Ali, and the Lohagad fort) but we also tried some new places as well, such as the Shivaji Market.  Brilliantly, they all came with me and volunteered with the girls in the village school that I have been teaching at ... a busy, but very worthwhile day. We also had a great time celebrating together... first of all Danie's birthday, but also Halloween with costumes and Trick or Treating!

Aga Khan Palace

Clem and his family!

Yes.. that is a MAHOOSIVE mosquito bite on my forehead!

Taking a coffee break after visiting the Pataleshwar cave temple.

Gorgeous banyan tree

Causing a lot of curiosity in the Kasba Peth










A mongoose

Finger billiards (a.k.a. Carrom)


Halloween night and getting ready to go out for Danielle's birthday












Happy birthday, Danielle!


Anna helping the girls with their English!






Shivaji Market - not for the squeamish!



Baby sharks






Yes ... these are goats heads.






Temple in Tulsi Baug


A HUGE Ganpati statue in Tulsi Baug

An even BIGGER Ganpati statue on the side of the mountain!

Nice view from Lohagad

The steps have dried out a bit since the end of the Monsoon.

Stunning view.

The Scorpion's Tail



Quick trip to the salon for manicures and mehndi!





Grandma in Velma's (Scooby Doo) wig ready for Trick or Treating!

Hermione



Cedric Diggory

Luna Lovegood



Our front door.

Motley crew!

Harry and Cedric!


Harry & Hermione


Some of the 100+ kids (and adults) in our apartment complex that joined in the fun!

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