great Man, this is just blowing my mind! I ca not imagine a traveler walking around Austin and having some random stranger invite him/her into their house to celebrate with their friends! This should be a lesson that we all should learn from. We should be more open-minded to travelers here in the States. The closest thing I've seen to this is when you're in National Parks or near trails like the PCT that goes from MExico to Canada, often there are hikers that need rides or places to stay. I have giving rides to hikers in Yosemite and a hiker that needed to get to town from where i lived this summer. You learn so much from these little encounters with complete strangers and feel, first hand what humanity really is all about!
So glad to hear you're having a pleasant experience so far.
I'm off to find me a traveler to host!!!
love you!
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Your experiences are heartwarming, and affect imagination. The kindness of those around you is astonishing, and it is a sad reflection upon this distant community, by and large. The selfeshness and self-perceived righteousness that pervades the american psyche seems to be absent among those you write about so ardently. The love and respect afforded you causes me to weep openly for the sake of beauty... A beauty you are constantly disseminating through your log.
thanks, much love
May we wish that the most respected status symbol become faceless charity.
changes It is interesting to me how very kind and generous the people are yet they have so little compare to Americans. Makes one stop and think. Maybe it is going up with all the luxuries that tant us. Or maybe you have just found the good people. Maybe that is the spirit you are send ing out...that you are good. Oh well just a few thoughts. I have had a lng week and I am tired. I will hopefully talk to you soon. Love ya.
you are still much braver than I am Sandra are most of the people Vegetarian? When the family gave up a room for you where did they all sleep?
Does everyone sleep on mats in one room? Do the parents sleep seperate from the children? Cuz if they don't there must not be much of the midnight meeting going on. Unless they donot breath or groin.
As for the spice mix do they use them as a rub ot just add to food?
I have enjoed reading about all yout adventures.
Can't wait for the next journal entry. Please be safe. You are in my daily thoughts. Love ya. Mama B.
I wish I were there Wow Sandra... I can't imagine a world of unselfish people who open their home and their hearts to a stranger. I guess the question is, how can we change our behavior and act more kind and loving like these people. Keep writing your blogs.... I am learning
I think I just threw up! I am constantly amazed by you. I am sure I would have passed out in the back of that bus, just after I threw up. I am not as brave as you are. I agree with Jen about the camels. What kind of spices do they use in the food aside from curry? You will have to try to learn to cook a few things to share with all of us when you return.
Please stay safe. I would be crazy by now.
Did you know. . . . . . that there are doctors in India who perform voluntary amputations on beggars looking to increase their begging market value.
Check it out:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5231022.stm
Cool! Sounds like things are getting better!!! I'm so happy that you are having a good experience in Jaipur. Hey my Indian friend here at work said you should check out Kerala in the south!!! Take care, Love jen
Bring water.... 2 days on a camel in the desert? Camel fart stinks so watch out... LOL! I'm glad you made it safely, and I'm not surprised in the least about the over-packing. ;) I'm sorry to hear about the discrimination on the plane. That shit's not right yo. My friend here at work is from India. I gave him your blog link so he can tell me more about where you are and what's going on over there!!!! Love you! Take care!
idiot bitch! ...not you, just thinking of sanjay's impression of his dad.
the only thing that comes to mind after reading your blog entry is POON POON!
lots of love to you - pood
camel trek Holy cow, you're going to be on a camel for two days?! That's amazing! What does the city smell like? Traffic or cow dung? How many hours ahead are you? I'm thinking about you Sandra, and I looovve you!! Andrea and I are having dinner tonight... she's coming up to get her haircut and then off to dinner... what different things you and I are doing! love you!!!
I'm nervous too! You are in the air right now, but my palms are sweating thinking about you being over there. I know you will find what you are looking for, so that brings me peace. I love you!!! I will check your blog every day while I sit here in my cube, and I will daydream of your adventures!!!
Cheers, Jen
Tell more later....for now I'm a girl off to travel the world in January....looking to go to India, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand...basically as far as my money will get me.
In case you were wondering Sevreni means to embrace in Czech...
Peace.
Sandra... full info
Carl
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What a beautiful story Sandra. I feel like I am there, and it feels wonderful. Thank you for that! Take care!! Carl