On the Road (again)

When all the kids left Shanti Bhavan is was so strange. We all knew it was going to happen, but I don't think you can be quite prepared for it. I talked to their parents with the help of a translator, then I waved goodbye to them as they left on busses. :( We all ate thali for lunch then headed to whitefield for a luxurious swim and dinner excursion. That was lovely. Jayashree's family took great care of Nikki and I and even drove us to the train station. What a sweet bunch they are. Sitting at the station in the dark (the power was out) and leaning on my bags made me feel like I was on a real adventure. We took the train overnight to Cochin, which was really convenient. It was fun to order our breakfast at one station and have it arrive hot at the next one. Big fluffy rotis and a pea and potato curry was fun to eat.

More tomorrow, I'm in a lactic acid haze. :) Miss you all!

Through the Looking Glass

To keep in touch with family and friends during my time in India I plan to update this blog when I have internet access. I'm currently fund raising and preparing for my journey and this is step number 364 out of at least 2,708.

Some interesting books I've read to prepare:
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Holy Cow by Sarah Macdonald
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies by Abbe Dubois
India Untouched by Dr. Abraham George

Now to plan, purchase, pack and pray!