Thursday, March 18, 2010

March 17 & 18: last few days

The last few days are here already. We still have many things to do. Wednesday was dedicated to get as far as possible regarding all deliverables. Michel was very edgy and impatient, he is tired. I skipped lunch, as we have had to cancel dinner with Sundara and his wife due to the deliverables AND last minutes work on the press event on Thursday ... so teammeeting at th 7th at 6.30 pm. We kept on going, I did some 5.5 km running on the treadmill again and 9.30 dinner time in the hotel. Joined a group of 4. Handed a gift to the travel desk guy, who has been really helpful in making all kinds of car arrangements. He was so happy ...

Thursday press event. Clients present as well, 10 am dress rehearsals started, 11.40 the real thing started. After an intro by IBM Communications VP, all clients spoke, and lastly our own team presentation was given by selected spokespeople John and Nana. After lunch: work with Sundara until 5 pm, find a hotel in Delhi to stay Sun - Tue and then ... Kochin.
It seems that we will be able to leave our luggage in the hotel after 3 times a "no" .... we just have to confirm by phone when they need to drop what luggage at Hyderabad airport to initiate our return flights after our vacations. I will going home on March 30, 1.30 am .... Up to then: vacation and relaxing. Friday eve: off to Jaipur. Looking forward to relax a bit now, after all these long days - especially this last week. Early rises (usually 6 am now) and late bedrest (1-2 am). But no complaints, this is a wonderful experience. We even now know what it is to be a real minority type of group. The "white guys" are famous in the immediate surroundings of the hotel, but a few blocks away ..... we are the exotic creatures again. Great experience, and I would do it again if I could.

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