The Difference is...

We have been here a little over a week and so far our experience has been wonderful :)

We are enjoying the culture, food, all the new things to see and do and acclimating well into our new home. A few things that are different are the modes of transport, the ability to purchase "anything" and the playgrounds. 

We now take public transport everywhere and not just metros, trains and taxi's, but we have added Rickshaw into our daily mode of transportation. It is basically a three-wheeled vehicle that should fit about 2 adult passengers comfortably, however, it is more common see 3 or 4 adults plus children piled into one of these vehicles. 

(typical auto rickshaw)

Another thing that is different is the ability to purchase uncommon specialty items with ease. For example, it is not uncommon to see entire firework shops as you go through the market.  These firework shops are open year round (not just on the forth of July) and you can purchase any kind of "recreational" explosive you'd like (big or small) Also, you can set them off whenever and where-ever you like as well.  However, usually they are only used for celebrations such as weddings.

(firework stand)

The local park is also different from the one that we were going to in Canada.  The park in Canada was full of lush, green grass, plenty of seasonal flowers strategically planted and a state of the art playground . The one that is closest to our flat here is not quite as picturesque, but still has the basic amenities. Including a couple slides, sea-saws, and push, merry-go-round.

(local park)

However, lets be honest, children really just want to run around outside and play in the dirt, so it doesn't really matter what kind of equipment is there to play on,  because most of the time they will find a stick and some dirt more entertaining that the swings or the jungle gym ;)

Requests

The boys have come down with colds. 

Please ask that their health will be restored.

We will be moving in a few weeks to another town, please ask that our time here will be effective.