We flew from Goa to Hyderbad since a road trip through the country would have been a challenge given time, roads, and Ravi’s fractured ankle. We received first-class treatment at the airport lounge, rubbing elbows with a Bollywood actress as we awaited takeoff from Goa.Instead of taking a shuttle bus from airport to the plane, Ravi was taken via wheelchair, and lifted into the plane, wheelchair and all – quite the experience! We were received very warmly at Ravi’s parent’s apartment in Hyderbad, and we all enjoyed reconnecting and meeting more of Ravi’s cousins over Indian Chinese food. It felt really good to be welcomed as if we were coming to our own home. The next morning, we slept in, tired from the cars / planes, and had a delicious South Indian breakfast at Ravi’s cousin’s
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