Elephant Blessings

While in Pondicherry, we came across a temple with an elephant out front.  There was a vendor near by who sold grass to feed it.  One could also make a  monetary offering to the elephant, and it would thank you with a blessing.  Here is Isabelle receiving her first ever elephant blessing!

Driving in India

One could wax poetic about the intricacies of driving in India... but the truth is, it's too complicated to explain and I doubt I could do it justice.  Below is a video of driving down the coastal road between Chennai and Mamallapuram.  Thankfully, we had Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) on the dashboard, and thus, we survived.  Fasten your seat belts, please.

 

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.  We are celebrating Christmas Eve with a fondue made of cheese we smuggled in from the States.  Champagne has been opened, fire works have been lit.  Santa is sure to find this house!