My Indian Adventure Begins

It's difficult to put these kinds of experiences in to words, and yet I've hardly begun. My heart feels joyful and terrified at the same time. People who care for me have struck me with fear and I'm trying to find the balance between being open to the world while being extremely cautious. What a wonderful first lesson to learn. As I explore Delhi today I'm sure I will find that equilibrium I seek.

My travels have gone well. I was blessed to see the most gorgeous sunset yet on my plane to Delhi. I do not know our location as it set, but there were tall mountains peaking through the clouds and the sun was a bright red/orange. It was so magical in those moments, knowing what was to come ahead and losing myself in the sunset, I began to gently weep years of immense joy. I'm actually accomplishing a dream I have dreamt for quite some time. It's an unexplainable feeling I'm sure I'll be writing many poems about.

I attached some pictures below of my first hotel. I look forward to learning how to bath and shower with only a bucket. I look forward to all the differences I'm going to encounter being here in comparison to America. I must also say, I'm thankful I purchased that navy blue silk bed/sleeping bag liner you see in one if the pictures. This is a pretty clean place, and I'm sure I'd going to be better than many of the places I stay, so it's nice to know I have this with me wherever I go.

I am very excited to have gotten my pack bag, yoga mat and all (it was strapped to the outside), and to have been able to bring my hoop.

I'm so looking forward to this adventure. Here's to being safe, smart, and open.

"I have arrived"