Half-Way Across the World – India!
My girl is off…. flying half-way across the world to India. This has been in the planning for 9 months and it’s hard to believe it has now happened.
She made the 13 hour flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates and I was delighted to hear she was seated next to a lady with a small child. After a layover in Dubai she completed her trip and arrived in Hyderabed, India. 30 hours of travel time altogether.
She’ll be experiencing India first-hand, meeting the people, living in their homes, eating their foods. I don’t know yet what sights she’ll see but it will all be a unique and interesting experience.
I’ve learned four things so far.
- their toilet is typically a hole in the ground but the house she is in currently has one toilet
- generally the family all sleeps in one room
- there are a plethora of motorbikes on the streets
- the driving is crazy
Goodbye USA. Hello India.
Ice cream on her first day? Nice. 🙂
4 Comments
JS
What a grand opportunity! I’m interested to hear anything you’re able to share so we can experience the culture from our easy chair without enduring 13 hour long haul flights! 🙂
I really can’t imagine how you felt to see her walk away from you at the airport….
Elisabeth
I had a few moments here at home that I wondered about her going…. some tears were shed… and it was quite strange to see her go up the escalator to her gate but in this day and age, with technology, it makes it easier since I could have contact with her at every airport.
Kaitlyn
What an awesome opportunity!!
Elisabeth
She has an adventurous streak for sure and the couple that she met up with were so happy to have her come along. A blessing for us to know she’s in good hands.