We are all a bit hyped up on adrenaline right now. "How am I going to read all these books? Which NGO visit group should I join? What are you wearing? I just ordered my rupees. Can I borrow your Goa book? Don't forget your bra. My daughter saw Westerners walking around without bras."
It's all exciting and amusing; I chuckle at myself. I'm not a nervous traveler, but this is unlike any sort of trip many of us have ever experienced. This is "field school"...there will be tests and presentations, and NGO visits, and evaluations of our abilities and contributions, and journaling and paying close attention and hopefully no diarrhea to distract--plus stinky smells, fast cars, and cows in the street. It is game on for 27 days, and like my friend said to me, best we just anticipate the occasional meltdown and give it a hug when it happens.
I can safely say I will not forget my bra. But I did need the reminder on the rupees order. I cannot believe it's Sept 15. All the "to do before India" stuff is now on our doorstep. Funny, I can't think much past Heathrow airport. One, because I love airports, and two, because I have no idea what to expect. I can't wait to read what I'll write this time next month....
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