We are in India, but these pictures are of before we got here

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Hello....Namaste.....We are now on in our 5th day here in Varanasi. India is hot and crowded. It is definitely going to take some time to adjust. We are excitedly mapping out our trip. We should make it to the Taj Mahal in Agra this week. Then we will go on to Dehli. Here are pictures from the trip before we got to India. These 12 took an hour and a half so you can see the hundreds when we get back.We love all of you!

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Photos

In Buhundande
1st day of Trek

Porters carry EVERYTHING up the mountain
He had already carried this 4000 meters

Sean goes Blind
in Letdar

Rachel with Baba in Tatopani
hot springs

Women's festival in Kathmandu
Women wear red for special occasions

Comments

[paula]

Looks amazing!!!!! Have sooo much fun you both and take care!

[MOM]

Namaste
SO SO SO glad to hear from you ...we realize that the e-mail takes forever.... if you can get to it.. but I was getting a little worried because I hadn't heard from you. Thanks for the pictures they gave us a little snapshot of the scenery. Edna and Gadi said that they did the same bus trip in India 30 years ago... but started in India and ended in Katmandu. Incredible isn't it. Erika and Charlotte are still here with us but leave for Grand Rapids tomorrow and then to Chicago and home Andre is really missing them (especially Charlotte) and is having withdrawl symptoms. We have had a great time with them and love to have Charlotte here (and Erika too) when we come home from work. Katie got a good job in Denver full-time at the Montesorri school. Dave and Courtney are settled there too (in Boulder) . We miss you and pray that you stay safe and have fun and meet lots of interesting people. We love you both more , Love Mom

[Andre Binion]

Great pics. you two. Its nice to here you made it to India after such anamazing trip in Buhundande. Just from listing to your journal entry, I felt like I was right there with ya. That picture of Rachel, Is that what I think It is!! Peace in the Middle East! Andre

[Jimmy]

Keep on keepin' on
It's amazing to hear and see all about your travels this Fall. So much to see and do in this world. How have you been able to communicate? Are there many English speakers in India? MSU is 3-0 The Lions are 2-0....oops, sorry to spoil your day , Sean!!! Peace, JIMMY

[Chris and Sonya]

Wow!
Looks like you are having a great time and surviving! We are glad things are going well and Sean has his vision back. May God continue to bless and keep you safe. Missing you both and can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. Love, Chris and Sonya

[Dusty]

Miss Yall
those are some beautiful pics! how the hell are you two? im in Flint for my last day before I go back to work in San Fran. i too have been on the road for a bit, though not quite the same level of exoticness. lol tale care, have fun and you two are constantly in my thoughts. with love, Dusty