Today we had one goal: defy that beast we call jet lag. After arriving in India VERY late last night (or was it this morning?), we went immediately to bed and slept soundly through the night. The best way to avoid jet lag, or at least alleviate it's detrimental effects, is to do that very thing. Next step is to stay awake the next day. Well folks, I am proud to say that it is almost 10 o'clock at night; and myself and the rest of the team are just now settling in for the night.
We've had a jam packed day filled with lots of information and cultural immersion. We spent the morning learning about India, the do's and don't's, and gained some insight into some of the things we'll see over the next couple of days. Then we took our information to the field! Our host had put together a scavenger hunt in a local marketplace for us searching for things like bicycle rickshaws, kulfi, and kobab rolls. I also got henna done on my hand! It was great for the team to find themselves suddenly face to face with everything India has to offer: the heat, the smells, the spicy food, the crowds of people, the crazy driving, and the beggar children grabbing at your hands, your clothes,or whatever else they can touch. As always, that was my least favorite part...and the auto rickshaw ride was my absolute favorite! I just can't get enough of the three-wheeled taxis that dare to face off with cars and cows alike.
After that, we ended our hunt in the mall, where we ate in the food court and shopped for some clothes. This provided me the opportunity to add two more kurtas and one more pair of pants to my growing Indian clothing collection. And after a long ride back to the flat where we're staying, I'm ready for some well-earned sleep in order to face another jet-lagged day tomorrow.
We've had a jam packed day filled with lots of information and cultural immersion. We spent the morning learning about India, the do's and don't's, and gained some insight into some of the things we'll see over the next couple of days. Then we took our information to the field! Our host had put together a scavenger hunt in a local marketplace for us searching for things like bicycle rickshaws, kulfi, and kobab rolls. I also got henna done on my hand! It was great for the team to find themselves suddenly face to face with everything India has to offer: the heat, the smells, the spicy food, the crowds of people, the crazy driving, and the beggar children grabbing at your hands, your clothes,or whatever else they can touch. As always, that was my least favorite part...and the auto rickshaw ride was my absolute favorite! I just can't get enough of the three-wheeled taxis that dare to face off with cars and cows alike.
sounds like your already having a good time. Keep us updated!
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