India

After months of continuous planning, saving and moaning that I was unable but any new shoes, I finally made it to India and wow, what an exquisite place it is. Prior to my departure I was advised on the do's and don'ts of India, my haggling technique was put to the test and off course gaining a standard level of spoken Hindi was of grave importance. However, what I found to be most interesting was people’s first experiences of India. Many friends informed me of 'a distinct and vulgar smell' that would hit me as soon as I disembarked the airplane, others said I would feel sad and may even want to get the next flight back home. The rest simply said that India felt like home and I too feel at home. Which ever country you may come from, which ever faith you may have, which ever creed you may be, India has a certain residing strength and humbleness which instantaneously puts you at ease and makes you feel at home. I have yet to discover what it is about this wondrous place that makes you feel at such ease; however I think the next few months will unravel the mystery. I am currently staying at a Brahma Kumaris Ashram in Delhi (the capital). Both my Uncle and Aunt are devout Brahma Kumaris and it really is a blessing, not only to meet them for the first time in my entire life, but to also have them share their pious knowledge with me. My Hindi has improved vastly by spending time with all the sisters in the Ashram; I am now able to have full 3 minutes conversation without any hesitation (my next aim is 5)