Last day in Dehli...India:) I am just starting to feel good again and feel that that I could take on another few weeks here…but duty calls at home and I must return! And of course I miss my friends and family…the true supporters of my life’s aspirations, dreams and happiness.
But I could not leave with out meeting with another NGO, Joining Hands. I was very inspired and happy to have met with this devoted and strong group of women. Their mission is to promote volunteerism locally and internationally. Currently they have 45 partner NGO’s to which they recruit, motivate, orientate and place volunteer. This is an amazing partnership as L.I.B now has a reliable, friendly and trusted source to direct people who are interested in volunteering and contributing to international development while traveling and experiencing a beautiful culture by working with local people. The best part of this program with Joining Hands is that they will work to place each volunteer in a matching environment and project. They are also in constant contact with international volunteers before, during and after their stay in India.
After the meeting I was able to meet up again with a representative from Concern for Humanity. Amit was kind enough to devote an afternoon of sightseeing with me in Delhi. It was amazing as we were able to visit the India Gate (a memorial of the soldiers lost in India), the Delhi Heart Market (an eclectic array of artisans from all over India), the Lotus Temple (The Bahai philosophy revolves around universal peace and the elimination of prejudice) and the Qutub Minar (the most famous structure on grounds, this 72.5 meter minaret was the tallest “skyscraper” in the world when built (1193-1368).
Cheers! After an afternoon of traffic, lines, and the sun Amit and I retreated to an urban resto-bar for a local beer and snack. Lucky for us it was Happy Hour and we got two for one bottles of beer! This also gave us another opportunity to discuss the partnership with L.I.B. and Concern for Humanity. Both organizations have a lot that we can benefit from each other and equal opportunity if you will.
As the sun went down in Delhi I was dropped off at a highly recommended spa. I know it is super selfish for this trip, but I thought think my body has been through a lot of trauma, from varying temperatures, to carrying my 70 pound bags (collectively) to sleeping in planes, trains and automobiles (well not really trains, but thought the reference was cool) to waking up at 5am most mornings to make schedules work!
With the inclusion of a few additional random sightings such as the “puke express” and tasting “sharp yogurt” (I promised I would include this somewhere) I think that my stay in Delhi was a perfect way to end my first stay in India!
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