HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We have all had our first nights in our host homes. John and Aaron are staying together. Deanne, Nick, and Woody are each staying with their own host families. Thus far we have been VERY well fed and have been received in a first class fashion.
Today is one of our vocational days. We each have our own itinerary where we will get to visit with a school, a project site, an insurance company, or an NGO. Each one of us is quite excited to really see some of the interworkings of Indian vocational systems.
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to see some of Jaipur's history, a 300 year old fort and also a 300 year old continous market. Many Indian families were at the historic sites enjoying the holiday by touring the sites, dining on blankets, or flying kites. As we drove back into the city late yesterday afternoon, the sky was filled with tiny kites (quite the sight).
Palace on the water
Deanne & Jaipur
The kites at sundown
'til next time...
5 comments:
Happy New Year to each of you!
We are so glad that your trip is going well. The pictures are gorgeous, almost like we are actually there with you on your travels. Your experiences in Jaipur for your vocational visits will make interesting reading tomorrow.
We are anticipating a couple of "snow events" in the next week or so, just to remind us that it is still winter here. We'll try and save some snow for you upon your return (smile).
Karen
Woody,
Great to follow the team's journey.
Have shared the blog location with the Chorale- so they too can follow.
Fun journey
howard p
Hey Dee
Finally got the chance to catch up on your travels. Looks exciting.
Boy do I have a story to tell you, from my adventures! Should be good for a couple of laughs:) Can't wait to hear more. Boy was it hard to come back, temp change was the worst!
Roxie
Hi Everybody! Happy New Year! Sounds like you're having an exciting time already! Enjoy your host families and the food and travel and learning experience and keep the posting the pictures!
Nick's Mom
Happy new year! The pictures are gorgeous! I'm just now catching up on the travels, so I can't wait to keep reading...
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