Things to bring to India

It had been brought to my attention by my sister Pam that I might want to include some of the things I have learned while staying here so that in the event that this blog is used by others needing a similiar treatment, they could use this as a guide. Therefore, here are a few things I have brought and some I did not bring that would make the stay so far away from home easier. I will continue to update this section as I think of other things even though this will become an older post.
1. Electrical power strip. Most of the outlets are 220v and although most computers and modern devices will run on both the power cords are different.
2. Extension cord. Most of the outlets here are connected to the light switches, so if you turn off the lights, you turn off your laptop.
3. Foreign power adaptors and an inverter
3. UPS battery backup. Power failures occur sometimes 5 times per day. Not fun if you are working on a computer
4. USB Hub. For computer geeks like me.
5. Multistandard DVD Player and DVD's for entertainment
6. Ipod
7. Books
8. Webcam for Skype to keep in touch
9. Choose a good hotel as a lot of time is spent there. Ours is lovely. Be sure there is Internet.
10. DARK CHOCOLATE!
11. Any snacks or American food you might miss.