Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

My First [Hindu] Indian Wedding

Posted on 21 July 2011 by k

On 9 July two friends of Indian descent were married in Southwest London. Going in, I wasn’t sure of what to expect, but knew it would be a huge party and a fun day out. Unlike protestant ceremonies which can … Continue reading →

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Reflections: 3 Months In

Posted on 20 July 2011 by k

W’s now 12 weeks old! The last 3 months have gone by so quickly…and we now more fully understand the statement ‘they grow up so fast’. Upon our last post, W was still rather new and we were all still … Continue reading →

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Motherhood

Posted on 2 June 2011 by k

When I was preggo with Walker, g and I would have pseudo conversations with baby. Really just excuses to talk around baby in utero (so that he would recognise G’s voice upon birth), the topics we covered were inconsequential. But … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on 8 May 2011 by k

What an appropriate introduction to motherhood, and a total lack of control 🙂 In denial, I had chalked up all the various early labour signs and signals to my imagination throughout the weekend. We had just returned from our friend … Continue reading →

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Baby for Two

Posted on 9 April 2011 by k

These days, perhaps this would be a more appropriate site url 🙂 While in the past this site has been devoted, generally, to our travel adventures and life abroad, it’s become clear over the last few months that we’re transitioning. … Continue reading →

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A Dawn of Understanding

Posted on 12 March 2011 by k

Eleven (11) weeks ago (when I was 20 weeks), I ventured to pregnancy yoga by our flat (in Primrose Hill). Still feeling very nimble and fit myself, I entered the room filled beautiful 30+ women with perfect baby bumps, large … Continue reading →

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Cycling Through Chiang Mai Countryside

Posted on 6 February 2011 by k

On one bright morning in Chiang Mai, we rushed down from our room upon a prompt from our lovely hostess, Annabelle. Our bicycle guide had arrived. We wouldn’t have time to sneak in breakfast. And setting off at 5.5 months … Continue reading →

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