Almost a year ago I agreed to go "home" to India with CL, Kirsten, and the children. We leave in 5 days and I will be gone for 53 days. I will be helping with the children while CL and Kirsten are in school in Varanasi, India. To prepare for living in India, I had to have multiple shots and an Indian Visa. My Hindu vocabulary consists of 4 words....allu (potato), dahe (yogurt), dude (milk) and namaste (hello). I'm not even sure I spelled those words right. ;-) Do you think 4 words will help me get around? Boy, do I have a lot to learn.
I have been thinking about the things I will miss at home. Of course I am going to miss my husband and family who are not going to be with us. In addition, can I possibly live without Diet Mt. Dew, red meat, ice, electricity 24/7, my electric toothbrush, and Alabama football? It is going to be interesting to see how I survive.
I have also been thinking about the things I am looking forward to. I can hardly wait to see Eva's reaction to the animals on the African safari. I look forward to experiencing a different culture and eating different food. I will finally get to say I saw the Taj. I will experience the "holiest" city in India. I will take my first ride in a rickshaw. I will wander down streets where cows walk right beside me.
So I hope you will take time to journey with me. The journey is about to begin. See you in November.
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