Caden had a great time with his new friend, Craig and a visit to the Aeronautical Museum: Did I mention that Caden really likes going there? Craig and Caden had some trouble getting their F-15 to take off and land on the HAL flight simulator - the controls were not responding. This resulted in a number of fiery demonstrations
Caden was pointed with the HAL staff present that he expected the maintenance on the equipment to be performed before his next visit and that they would have to use a screwdriver and a "bammer" to remedy the problem.
Thanks, Craig and Michelle, Caden had a great time and talks a lot about his friend Craig and the big airplanes that take people places.
Today, we went for a visit to Cubbon Park. It is on the other side of town and we were all ready to get out by the time we got there. A few amusement rides entertained the kids; I enjoyed the train, but Caden said that his favorite was the ride on an over-filled boat in stagnant, putrid water and no safety measures (no life jackets, and a reckless driver). Go figure.
Caden's cheeks were a bit sore after the park and he is now in a number of strangers pictures as the extra stand in - there is a strange interest in having a blond child in pictures. Children's cheeks get pinched in India for good luck, and sometime it can be painful. The challenge is to see it coming and take evasive action. Caden and I have been working on "no pinching," but sometimes in his enthusiasm of exploring a new place, he lets his guard down. It is really annoying and while I am generally respectful of tradition, this is one that should go. Warning to Indian Readers: This behavior will get you a visit by the police in Western countries.
But then, we try to tell the mosquitoes, "no biting" too. So we will continue to take each day for what it is; a new adventure.
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