So pleased to be reporting from South Asia! Our trip has been nothing short of an adenture to say the least. After traveling over 40 hours, we were greeted by our translator and friends from another DTS in Kona. I've been sleeping better here than I have in months despite the constant dog barking and rooster crowing intermittenly through the night and around 6am, thanks to some ear plugs my mom left in the back pack she loaned me (thanks mom :) Our days here are filled with bus rides around the city, meeting lots of new people, sharing love and singing every where we go.
The culture is SOOOOOO different from anything in America. First of all, there really is no celebration of Christmas exept for a service in the Christian churches on Christmas Day. This is a largely Hindu nation so Christian holidays are not observed.
Next, the food is all very spicy, flavor wise and hot wise. Even breakfast is loaded with garlic, onions, and various spices. Most foods are fried and vegetarian. That said, I get excited for every meal. I LOVE the food here...so much for a New Years Diet... God is also helping me with my lactose intolerant issues, total miracle folks :) Most houses we visit serve us chai, a drink that consists of steeped black tea in boiled milk with sugar. No stomach aches due to dairy to report! WOW...
Also, the clothes are so different. Not so much for men as they follow closely with English fashion, but the women wear the traditional sarees and costumes consisting of any variety of colors and designs printed, stitched, or painted on the fabric. Shopping was a bit overwhelming to me because of ALL the choices. But they are by far the most comfortable clothes I've worn. Much like wearing pajamas out in public. Can't wait to post some pictures of all the colors!
Driving is out. of. control. There are no blinkers used while driving. Just stick your nose in, honk, and go. Doesn't matter which side of the road your on, just swerve around anything in the way. Wildness not for the faint of heart. Thankfully we have a very calm and extremely skilled driver. P T L.
There are ornately decorated temples ev-er-y-where. More than the number of Starbucks we have in the US, lol. These people are so desperate to find truth and hope. So much of their money and food goes right to the temple to rot or be eaten by animals while they starve to death in cinder block shacks.
The Indians are such beautiful warm hearted people. We have fallen in love with India.
I love you all! Have a very Merry Christmas and know that you are never far from our thoughts.
The culture is SOOOOOO different from anything in America. First of all, there really is no celebration of Christmas exept for a service in the Christian churches on Christmas Day. This is a largely Hindu nation so Christian holidays are not observed.
Next, the food is all very spicy, flavor wise and hot wise. Even breakfast is loaded with garlic, onions, and various spices. Most foods are fried and vegetarian. That said, I get excited for every meal. I LOVE the food here...so much for a New Years Diet... God is also helping me with my lactose intolerant issues, total miracle folks :) Most houses we visit serve us chai, a drink that consists of steeped black tea in boiled milk with sugar. No stomach aches due to dairy to report! WOW...
Also, the clothes are so different. Not so much for men as they follow closely with English fashion, but the women wear the traditional sarees and costumes consisting of any variety of colors and designs printed, stitched, or painted on the fabric. Shopping was a bit overwhelming to me because of ALL the choices. But they are by far the most comfortable clothes I've worn. Much like wearing pajamas out in public. Can't wait to post some pictures of all the colors!
Driving is out. of. control. There are no blinkers used while driving. Just stick your nose in, honk, and go. Doesn't matter which side of the road your on, just swerve around anything in the way. Wildness not for the faint of heart. Thankfully we have a very calm and extremely skilled driver. P T L.
There are ornately decorated temples ev-er-y-where. More than the number of Starbucks we have in the US, lol. These people are so desperate to find truth and hope. So much of their money and food goes right to the temple to rot or be eaten by animals while they starve to death in cinder block shacks.
The Indians are such beautiful warm hearted people. We have fallen in love with India.
I love you all! Have a very Merry Christmas and know that you are never far from our thoughts.
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