Hey all, Amy here. We are starting to take turns posting to the blog to get a different perspective on the experience!
Since it is monsoon season, and it rained heavily last night and was forecast again for tonight, the staff was fearful for our safe journey to the old part of the city. We were supposed to spend the morning getting sari's, punjabs, bangles, etc. in the old part, and then travel to the newer part of the city in the afternoon for silver street. However, we just went to the new part and did all of our shopping this morning - suprise the rain never came. Only drizzles! We also went out for lunch. Some of us enjoyed Indian restaurants, but others unfortunately wanted to go to Pizza Hut, Mcdonald's etc. (I don't think they were part of our troop!)
We met with the tailors this afternoon, so he and she will be making our saris and returning them to us. We will then have a change of clothes since we still have no luggage! We will be VERY colorful for the traditional dinner on Thursday night at Sangam.
This afternoon, we also learned more about the new focuses for WAGGS worldwide as well as spritiuality at Sangam. we were given 45 minutes of silence to explore ourselves/the surrondings in silence. It was harder for some of us (EVA!!!) than others. My roommate Gabbie wrote an amazing poem that we will share when we get home about Sangam. I think it moved us all.
Most of us are still healthy, some are experiencing a little discomfort, but nothing too severe.
That's all for now, keep praying for the arrival of luggage!!!!
-Amy
5 comments:
Hi All!
Remember Dublin, Winchester, London and Paris?? At least this time you knew you were travelling in the rainy season! Hope you get your luggage soon!
Mary Jo Woodward
Hey Chels & Travelers,
Happy 4th of July.
I hope that you are having a nice picnic under an umbrella somewhere - don't worry, its raining here too. Let us know if your stuff is in yet. Do you need us to contact anyone at Brit Air or do any leg work for you? Can we send you anything UPS etc.? [it might get there faster :-) ]
Love ya,
Dad & Mom et.al.
Has anyone heard anything from the travelers since this post? Long time with no news. Wondering if the luggage got there, etc.
Hey Julia and Friends
Have not heard from anyone, could sure use and update, have you gotten your luggage,what have you eaten that was interesting, what sites and sounds can you tell us about.Hope all are well and you are having a great time.
L
Dad
Namasthe Ladies,
So much for rest and relaxation :-) It sounds like you have been having quite an adventure. Through the challenges of transportation, weather, and cultural differences, I am sure you are making memories that will last a lifetime.
All of us at home who can not share in the excitement in person, are eager to read the next installment of your story. So make sure to post soon. I would love to know: Who looks the most fabulous in their new sari? What has been the best part of the trip so far? How tired are you of wearing that same shirt? Who are becoming yoga masters and who would prefer to never re-visit ado mukha svanasana (downward dog)?
Wishing you better luck and lots of laughter during the rest of your trip. We all look forward to hearing from you soon!
Namasthe,
Sasha
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