Namaste!
Finally, I'm here.
Just over a week ago I landed in Mumbai, and since then life's been going at 200mph.
My first impression of India when I landed? Man, it's hot.
But once I was out of the airport, and into the jeep headed to the college, the heat and humidity were the last things on my mind.
For a six hour drive in a sweaty jeep, it was a pretty amazing journey. From the insane roads of Mumbai, to the streets of small villages, from the highways through the country, to the winding hill roads, I got a brief taste of this magnificent country, of India.
And, although I was tired enough to be able to sleep anywhere, not for one moment did I dare close my eyes.
I didn't take any photographs, but here are a couple I got from a friend, of the view from the road:
And that was just part of the journey.
Even stopping on the roadside for something to eat was a great experience. No, I had no idea what any of the food actually was, but I do know it was good. Really good.
Having only seen a tiny part of Mumbai, and even that only through the window of the jeep, I can't really tell you much about it. It is however a place I can't wait to explore, and hopefully will be able to do so soon. But the drive also took us through very rural parts of Maharashtra, the other end of what is a divided society in India today. It is in these rural areas that MUWCI works closely with the community, creating interaction between the school and nearby villages, helping develop opportunities for local children.
This is something I can't wait to be a part of.
I can't really sum up in words what my first impressions of India were. But you get the idea.
Anyway, I'll be updating again soon about integration week, may first days on campus, MUD GAMES, where I am living (and my amazing roommates!)
Thanks for reading,
Maria xXx
Finally, I'm here.
Just over a week ago I landed in Mumbai, and since then life's been going at 200mph.
My first impression of India when I landed? Man, it's hot.
But once I was out of the airport, and into the jeep headed to the college, the heat and humidity were the last things on my mind.
For a six hour drive in a sweaty jeep, it was a pretty amazing journey. From the insane roads of Mumbai, to the streets of small villages, from the highways through the country, to the winding hill roads, I got a brief taste of this magnificent country, of India.
And, although I was tired enough to be able to sleep anywhere, not for one moment did I dare close my eyes.
I didn't take any photographs, but here are a couple I got from a friend, of the view from the road:
And that was just part of the journey.
Even stopping on the roadside for something to eat was a great experience. No, I had no idea what any of the food actually was, but I do know it was good. Really good.
Having only seen a tiny part of Mumbai, and even that only through the window of the jeep, I can't really tell you much about it. It is however a place I can't wait to explore, and hopefully will be able to do so soon. But the drive also took us through very rural parts of Maharashtra, the other end of what is a divided society in India today. It is in these rural areas that MUWCI works closely with the community, creating interaction between the school and nearby villages, helping develop opportunities for local children.
This is something I can't wait to be a part of.
I can't really sum up in words what my first impressions of India were. But you get the idea.
Anyway, I'll be updating again soon about integration week, may first days on campus, MUD GAMES, where I am living (and my amazing roommates!)
Thanks for reading,
Maria xXx
