I finally arrived in Vadodara on Monday morning at 6:35 a.m. IST. Luckily I didn't have to go straight to the office because on this trip I will be working the night shift. I have always considered myself a night owl, preferring to sleep late and stay up late, but I had very worked the night shift.
I am staying at the Welcom Hotel again in the heart of the city. This time, there is a lovely new pool where previously there was only a large hole in the earth.
It's unlikely that I will be enjoying the pool much since my days will be my nights and vice versa. Plus, it is really hot in Vadodara this time of year. We are on the cusp of the rainy season so it is very hot and very humid. I'm hoping that the rain stays away until I leave on Friday but many of my friends here were hoping I was bringing the rain with me.
This year I am traveling with two new companions: Jo-Anne, a manager on my team and Gretchen, a black belt helping us improve our processes. Jo-Anne begged me to take her with me this trip and I was happy to oblige. She works with a large number of our partners at TCS and really wanted to put names to faces. This is Gretchen's first trip out of the US - yes, you read that right 1st trip out of the states. I'll tell you something, you would never know. She is a great traveler and is willing to try anything once. I'm happy to have her along.
Gretchen was really excited to see the cows roaming the streets on our way from the airport. This is definitely a different sight for us Americans but very normal for Indians. She is desperate to get a photo of this to take home with her. I found one for her...
I am staying at the Welcom Hotel again in the heart of the city. This time, there is a lovely new pool where previously there was only a large hole in the earth.
It's unlikely that I will be enjoying the pool much since my days will be my nights and vice versa. Plus, it is really hot in Vadodara this time of year. We are on the cusp of the rainy season so it is very hot and very humid. I'm hoping that the rain stays away until I leave on Friday but many of my friends here were hoping I was bringing the rain with me.
This year I am traveling with two new companions: Jo-Anne, a manager on my team and Gretchen, a black belt helping us improve our processes. Jo-Anne begged me to take her with me this trip and I was happy to oblige. She works with a large number of our partners at TCS and really wanted to put names to faces. This is Gretchen's first trip out of the US - yes, you read that right 1st trip out of the states. I'll tell you something, you would never know. She is a great traveler and is willing to try anything once. I'm happy to have her along.
Gretchen was really excited to see the cows roaming the streets on our way from the airport. This is definitely a different sight for us Americans but very normal for Indians. She is desperate to get a photo of this to take home with her. I found one for her...
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