Today we arrived at a very beautiful and peaceful spot – Mussoorie, India. We found our way up a one lane road with 2- way traffic through the Himalayan foothills to Rokeby Manor. It was a hectic travel day with an early flight from Udaipur; massive fees for our luggage (what can you do? An 18 year old girl away in a foreign country for 4 months needs to have her things with her. Plus the school’s packing list was long!); a second round of security in Delhi; no lunch; and then the ride up the mountains. But all is well. It’s beautiful. We caught a glimpse of the school as we motored further up to the Rokeby.

Our place for the next 4 nights is a 3 bedroom log cabin with a butler who hangs out waiting for us to want a cup of tea. Decadent and strange, but I’m not complaining. Tonight he will build us a bonfire if we want one and you know we will want one since I’m married to a pyromaniac.

We had a great lunch in the restaurant and are settling in. No tour guides or agendas for a couple of days. We expect a visit from Prapti and her Mom tomorrow; maybe we will go on a hike or do some shopping. My internet connection is weak so my pictures are not uploading very well, but stay tuned, because it is an amazing view.