Last Date Day with John in India















Most people use their family members for babysitters and since we do not have any family here in Bangalore per say, we used the kids’ school as our babysitter. Plus, John and I prefer to go out during the day because it is when we have the most energy and can really enjoy our time together. At night, we like to retreat to our perspective places and enjoy
“me” time.


Today, John and I traveled by bus to a very trendy spot called Sarjapur Social. We have heard so much about it and that the ambiance is truly one of a kind. And they were correct. It felt like we were in a fancy hotel lounge—you know that hush classiness. It was on the top floor of a building and while it was not completely open, one whole side had windows that were open. Similar to restaurant son Newbury street in Boston where there are tall glass windows that open up completely. We had a delightful lunch, superb coffee (I had an expresso with ice-cream—dessert and a pick me up—perfect combination), and scintillating conversations (mostly reminiscing about our time in India).

Me buying the tickets
John's trepidation of riding buses














We hopped back on the bus, picked up some groceries, and relaxed at home before we picked up the kids from school one last time.

We are on the final countdown so many of our posts will be the last time we do some of our favorite things.

Cheers to an AMAZING time in India!

Our favorite drink--lemon soda sweet and salty


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