adjusting...

well, another week has passed. things are slowly starting to feel more normal, but from what we've been told, this two week "normal" time will drastically change when the kids start arriving in the next couple of days. so much for the quiet dorm and free time, but everyone seems pretty excited to get going.

a patchwork of houses in mussoorie

chris had her birthday this last week, along with catherine, a fellow woodstocker. we had some people over and she was thoroughly spoiled... i don't know if she's had "happy birthday" sung to her this many times before

the birthday girls with their indian garb

just below us here is the village where most of the local laundry gets done... it's pretty crazy to see huge sacks of laundry piled on little scooters flying down the hills. and we're not sure how things dry as it's usually raining, but we are getting used to damp clothes and sheets.

i was able to go exploring a bit this afternoon with some friends to a place called "flag hill". the rain let up again and we were treated to some amazing views. when the monsoons pass you can supposedly see the snow peaks of the high himalayas to the north... i can't wait. but it was a very cool place, and hopefully i'll be able to bring my boys up here camping soon!