The conversion rate is about 48 ruppees per dollar. When I converted they mostly gave me 1,000 rupee notes that are worth about $20 each. The problem is no one will give you change for such a big bill. Since most items I have purchased are 50-250 rupees. Not one of these place would give me change. Finally I spoke with my manager and he converted some for me. He looked at the 1000 rupee note like it was a $100 bill looking for a counterfit.
I ordered Pizza Hut on Sunday night. A medium chicken classic pizza was 216 ruppees delivered or about $4.25. It was one of the more expensive meals I had so far. THe pizza was pretty bland, but it was a nice change of pace to all the spicy food. You can also get spicy chicken flavors, but most of the toppings are vegetarian.
It rained for the first time last night. The monsoons have started. The temp dropped immediately down to 90, but the humidity went sky high so it still feels like 100. It does feel much cooler though.
I bought a cell phone today, a basic NOKIA version for 1,299 ruppees or about $26. It gives me a little more comfort for when I start travelling about in case I need to get ahold of someone.
Otherwise I am still working about 11-12 hours per day. When it is from 9-9 it doesn't allow for much time to do anything else.
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Jason, Your Mom gave me your site, so I have been checking it everyday to see what you have to say. Very interesting. I will be following you through your stay.
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