12 hours in a bus from Dharamsala
18 hour layover in Delhi
9 hr flight from Delhi to brussels
2 hr layover
8.5 hr flight from Brussels to Philly
4 hr layover
6 hr flight to Sacramento
= 59 hours of travel.....
I have 7 hours to go!
I arrived in Philly with 6 hours of sleep in 3 days, definitely culture shock, but a fiercely positive attitude. It's sure been interesting...
I left the parched, ancient and depleted soils of India, and felt my heart squeeze as I said Goodbye out the plane window to a land of color, celebration, and chaos. It happened. I fell in Love with India. And one day, I will return.
Flying into the US took me by surprise. The first thing I noticed was the haze of pollution, and I realized... Ugh. It's everywhere. Then I deboarded the plane... First impressions? Drab. Grey and white; grey and white. Uniforms; regulations; grey and white. BUT, I also noticed smiles. The customs agents; immigration officers; and security ALL had a jovial and lightheartedness that I realize was not common in a country heavy with burden. Sarcasm; wit; conversation; happy... Warm. Americans may not have much of a culture we call out own, but I realize that humor, joy and play ARE aspects of our culture that aren't as common in some other countries. Not in the lighthearted way in which I am seeing people play now. Exciting to have a new perspective on my own country. As the days unfold, new impressions will come. Perhaps I will keep blogging....;-)
It's only been a few hours, I'm tired, and in some ways I miss India... But it feels good to be home.
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