We experienced a much needed relief from culture shock this weekend... for the first time we all woke up cold!! What a good feeling! We arrived at the YMCA yesterday after a 2 hour taxi ride that completely redefined our concept of a traffic jam. Whew... I cannot say enough about the traffic here. They showed us to our room and Bridget was in heaven... within two minutes, she asked "do you have HBO?," a question that seemed to sum up the relief we were feeling at that moment. The town is neat and we have been able to get some coffee at a wonderful place called Barista- it is conveniently located next to dominos, internet, and KFC... minature america. The shopping is intense- there is so much to buy and everything is so cheap by american standards. The colors are brilliant- pinks, oranges, turqouise... a burst of beautiful linens. Later we are finally going to get to find the Mother Theresa houses. We are looking forward to seeing a place where we can serve. Just wanted to say hi! Keep us in your prayers!
Erin
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Hi Girls!
It sounds like you are having an amazing trip! I just wanted to say that I am thinking about you and wish the best for the rest of your trip!
I can think back to sitting around Danielle's kitchen table when you were first telling me about going to India. So yes, maybe I did think you were out of your minds :), but I am so proud of all of you and admire you for the strength that I do not have! Good luck with everything to come.
Erin P.
So I am dying to know what the food is like??? Thats all I think about anyway these days is food, so talk about tempting curry and I am foaming from the mouth already!
Hugs-
The Hektoens
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