My flight arrived about an hour early, which means that Trish and Bryan had not arrived to meet me at the airport when I got here. Luckily my phone works in India, but at the cost of like $2 a min. Which means that it is off now. But I don't know how we would have found each other without the phones as I waited.
I was very much reminded of Beijing as I waited. People come up to you and try to sell you a taxi ride or a hotel. It was hot, crowded, and noisy. Just here it was more humid and the people were darker. The weather in Mumbai now feels very much like Savannah during the summer. It was in the mid 80s (F) at night, and will get in the 90s during the day. And mind you this is winter here.
Most of the ride back was a blur. Anything resembling a traffic law is only an option. We fly down the street as fast as we can swerving onto on coming traffic when it suited us, blasting the horn the whole way. We passed lots of weddings with lights and fireworks along the way. After about an hour, we arrived at Trish's uncle's apartment, where we were greeted by Trish's family and their other servants. Their home is one of the most beautiful homes I have ever been in. I did not sleep more than an hour on the plane ride, and got little sleep the night before I left. So, I got to bed at about 11PM and slept until about 7:30 AM. When I awoke this is the view that greeted me:
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Oh yay for baby johnny!! Im here in the library studying for finals and it just makes me feel so great that you are having a wonderful adventure in India. At least, once I get my sociology degree I will make more money than you and be able to go on many a fancy trip such as this one... oh no wait
p.s - if you dont bring me back an Indian pony I will never speak to you again
John,
What is your itenerary? How much traveling/sightseeing do you plan to do?
Mr. Bill
We are flying in and out of Mumbai then touring mostly around Rajastan and Delhi. It is basically all sight seeing.
How far is Delhi from Mumbai? We talked with a neighbor last week. She is a stewardess for Delta. She checked out of the Taj Hotel 30 minutes before the attack. She could not believe what happened.
How long will you be in India? Will Santa have to track you down?
Mr. Bill
It takes 17.5 hours by train. But the trains here do not go very fast. I would have to look up the distance.
I think the travel clinic I went to to get immuniation treated one of the members of that same crew. They were telling me the same story.
I return on the 21st. I don't want to miss Santa.
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