GURGAON-Where and whats for kids

Unexpectedly it was an easy transition from Chicago to Gurgaon. Lot of apprehension to move to India even though it was the place I was born and lived for 25 years of my early life.

But now I have a 6 year old son who had visited India 9 times in little life of his but doesn't know how life is different in India from his birth country-US.

My quest for where and what for kids started as soon as we settled down.

So where should he be going for soccer-places we found around Gurgaon were:

1. FCB Escola- It is affiliated to Football Club of Barcelona(2012 World cup and European champions)
2. Baichung Bhutia Football Schools-A football initiative by Baichung Bhutia(India's renowned football player)

Now once the soccer academy is finalized I have to look for places like libraries to get the books for my book worm. Not many options available for that but some I found are:

1. Library at home-- it is a decent option with only online option to reserve books and home delivery. The feeling of visiting a library and look around is missing in it. Also there is no time window for delivery of the book which actually means you have to be at home whole day waiting for books.
2. Toypedia-Toys and Book Library in Galleria is another good option where you can rent toys and books.

Since my son is into golf and so is his dad,to have a place to play Golf is must for us. Gurgaon has several Golf courses available, depending on one's budget one can choose from:

1.     TERI golf course-A short distance past the DLF on the Gurgaon-Faridabad motorway, is a 9-hole course settled into one corner of The Energy and Resources Institute or TERI campus. One thing is for sure the narrow fairways and small greens are there to help improve your game. Must say it is decently maintained. 

2.     Unitech Karma Lakelands- This is a work of Aussie Phil Ryan. It comprises of undulating fairways and lots of water amid high-end villas

3.     The Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Manesar-It is a government maintained course with several well-placed bunkers and large wastelands.

The quest for good finds for helping my son grow mentally and physically is still on.