India day 1

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Hello!
I made it alive! I had a 13 hour flight from SFO to Hong Kong International Airport and then another 5 hour flight from Hong Kong to Delhi, India. The flight on the way to Hong Kong was awful. Lauren and I had the worst possible flights ever. We sat in the middle of the middle and our seats failed to recline. HOwever, I did get to watch 27 dresses and Ps I love you. We had a 3 hour lay over in Hong Kong and our flight to Delhi was pretty uneventful, except for the fact that we had to get sprayed down with some unknown WHO approved aerosol spray before we were allowed to enter the country. We had no problems getting our bags but the ride from the Airport to New Delhi was terrifying. We paid 125 each for a 30 minute cab ride which translates to roughly 3 bucks. The exchange rate is about 42 rupees to 1 us dollar. The cab ride was terrifying. I think we almost crashed every 3 seconds. I learned that honking your horn means 1 of 2 things. The first is I am right next to you don't swtich lanes, and the second is I am so close to you that if you blink you will hit me and 5 other people on bikes carrying fruit and babies. Once we got sort of close to our hotel the cabby bailed and left us. We had to wander about 45 minutes in unmarked streets until we stumbled upon a sign for the hotel. The hotel is fine. No tp and sort of a toilet. The weather is about 93 degrees out. I've got to run before i get kicked off. More to write later. I'm on my way to Connought Place and India Gate.

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Comments

[D2]

Hey Emily
Not sure if this is the best way to say "Hey" and your mommie and I miss having you on the West Coast. Y could have told you India was crazy but no, you had to see it for yourself. They do have some wonderful people there but fortunately they like to come to the US so I can miss the taxi ride. Your mom is back working after her nice vacation but has a little cold. We'll both be working the RocknRoll Marathon this Sun. Will really miss you on that day! Hope things r settling in n will be checking yr blog everyday. Love and Miss, D2

[Colin]

tasty
Mmmmmm.... babies and fruit. and btw, u missed beer pong tonight. haha

[Granny]

I already knew that!!!
And I have lots of pictures to prove it! We are constantly sending money for water , medical supplies, and also for rice for the lepers. Hang tough gal! Gran and Pap

[Granny]

Lookin' good!
You gals look great in your new garbs! Laura is in Russia for 10 days.....wonder if she has found a new attire. You two will have volumes to tell us . Have fun on your adventure and just be safe! Gran and Pap