Leaving India

I can't believe we will leave India in the morning! This was a dream I did not expect to fulfill. I was taking more time outs at the end but did much more than I expected to and I am so very grateful to Deepa, owner of Magic Tours of India and Gaurav our contact throughout who were always just a phone call away for things large and small. The right car, the right itinerary, and the flexibility to make any changes  each day.  Our guides were great. The two women , Anita in Delhi, and Nedhi in Jaipur  were over the top beyond our expectations, and the men,  Shanti, and J. P. were knowledgeable and always concerned for our  welfare.  Our drivers are heroes of safety, and graciousness. We could  not have made this trip without them.

  I will miss this country in many ways but not in others. I will be grateful to be able to brush my teeth from faucet water, to eat raw fruits and vegetables, to ride on roads that are not totally rutted, to eat food that is not deep fried and spicy HOT, the driving and horn language I could not begin to understand..
I will miss the beautiful faces, the friendliness of the people, the deep spirituality of so many we met and even the cows lying in the middle of the road. The daily surprises. Our guides so willing to help. The terrible unmet needs. The mostly peaceful coexistence of Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, Bahais, and Christians. The amazing colors worn by the women.

And I am especially grateful neither of us got Delhi belly or any other illness that would have made this trip more difficult.
AND I loved seeing so many of you checking what we were up to!

To all  Namaste! (The God in me greets the God in you).

Next trip, Germany and Austria in May when I will be 77  :)