The good times just keep on comming...

I can't believe I have only been here for 3 days...really? It is a little bitter sweet that I left mumbai today...I was just getting comfortable. Before I left I traveled out to Elephanta Island. It was an amazing experience. Once I arrived on the island I found, rather he found me:), a guide. I was a little leary but in the end it was the best money spent...we hiked up to the caves (only 150 stairs or so) but he gave me a crash course on the Hindu religion. There were scenes carved into the rock that depicted parts of the history. I ended up buying a little Genisha statue as it is to bring good luck for new beginnings...I thought it was fitting for L.I.B.


After I made it back to my hotel I met up with the All Human Rights India organization. It was interesting to speak with them regarding human rights in India. Basically they have a group of lawyers in various areas of the country that work as legal aid for the people. Anther major aspect of this organization is to educate people on their rights and what to do if they are challenged. I think this will be a great contact to have and I need to follow up ASAP.


This morning I had to be at the airport by 7...that meant a 5 am wake up call. Of course I woke up again at 3am...ugg I hope that I am somewhat over that. My first flight was late which made me miss the connector flight (nothing seems to run smooth with me and airports lately)..haha! We were put on a little propeller plane to get from Delhi to Agra. The Agra airport was shocking to me. I expected a normal size airport with he Taj all over it, but it was a small building that seemed to be 'under construction' and the luggage belt was in a random open room and needed some WD40...organized chaos! The airport is actually on the military base so you are not allowed to use your camera...that and you are greeted by men and machine guns:)

Today I meet a guy that does exporting of hand made goods from artisans from around the Agra area. I am interested in two of his products. He is going to get some of the requested information on the products and artisans.

Totally random...but they are playing Christmas carols in the lobby of the hostel...

It is now 9:00pm and I am exhausted...I went to take in a cultural event tonight and I couldn't keep my eyes open. I need to go to bed cause I will have an early wake up to get to the Taj Mahal by 6am...best seat in the house apparently!

missing you,
Heather