Yesterday was my first full day in Chennai, and I got to experience almost all methods of transportation- walking, auto (which is like a motorcycle/taxi sort of deal), scooter, and bus. The bus was by far the most interesting, especially since Hannah got really bad directions and got us completely lost. The buses here are typically completely packed with people- very, very different than american public transit. We had this fun idea of getting Hannah's video camera and giving a full Indian bus riding experience, so I'll try to upload that at some point so you all can experience the thrill :) I am almost used to the staring..let's just say there aren't many other 5'11, blue-eyed white girls walking around here..haha.Hopefully today we'll do some shopping so I can at least blend in a little more easily, plus the clothes here are so beautiful! Tip to any future Indian traveler: Don't bother bringing too many clothes, you'll already stand out enough and your awesome American clothing will only draw more attention. Also, ask where the bus is going BEFORE you get on..that will prevent you ending up in a random corner of the city.
It's 6:13 AM...a little early, but Christina here has a crazy sleep pattern and apparently doesn't eat so this should be a fun month. haha. I caught her reading Crazy Love this morning..she was up around 2:30. Also, I am in the midst of reading Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne. It is incredible so far, and I think you all should read it :).
Well anyway, that's all for now. Christina will be making a guest blog posting appearance soon..so get ready :)
It's 6:13 AM...a little early, but Christina here has a crazy sleep pattern and apparently doesn't eat so this should be a fun month. haha. I caught her reading Crazy Love this morning..she was up around 2:30. Also, I am in the midst of reading Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne. It is incredible so far, and I think you all should read it :).
Well anyway, that's all for now. Christina will be making a guest blog posting appearance soon..so get ready :)
Hi sissy dearest.
ReplyDeleteWe missed you Memorial Day! I am so sore from all the crazy paddling/floating/riding I did with the boys and Jules. They missed you too!
I am so glad to hear about your adventures! Is it really hot? How is the food?
Glad your flight went well!!
P.S. Can you make your font bold? It's a little hard to read.
P.P.S. Do you happen to know where Uncle Glenn's sunglasses from the jetski are? He was looking for them yesterday and I told him I'd ask.
P.P.P.S. Adam says hello and I LOVE YOU (=
Hey! It is really hot, but it's not too bad, and we usually (well at least for the last two days) have taken a nap during the middle of the day, which is the worst part, and then we go back out in the afternoon, which feels great. Also, yesterday it rained and we went out on the scooter and got soaking wet but it felt wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe food is good! I actually haven't eaten too much, but we've been eating these pancake like things and rice cakes with this indian sauce..I'm not sure what it is called at the moment. But yesterday I had Indian KFC, which was an exciting experience haha.
I made the font bold, so hopefully it is better, and the sunglasses were in the expedition.
Hello Adam! and I love you too!
aw thanks! do indian kfcs serve lentils or what?
ReplyDeletealso, i ran into your friend Carlos tonight at Moe's, and he said hello.
i know that's random, but yeah... the font is better..
sorry we missed your call this morning. glad you got to talk to mom and dad.
eat lots and lots of yummy food for me.
Hey Abbey! I'm glad to hear that you are having a great time over in India! I had no idea you were going so this was quite the surprise. That book sounds familiar. Whoever recommended that you read it must be pretty cool and smart! :) I am looking forward to keeping up with your stories.
ReplyDelete~Allison or Coach, whichever you prefer!
haha sorry I didn't mention that I was leaving :) Yes, the person who would recommended that book MUST be awesome, whoever they are :D. I just finished it, it was really amazing! It really gets you thinking. Hope summer is good :) If you are still playing weekly volleyball when I come home, I'll have to join you at some point! Have a good day :)
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