A word on India...

Asian Patience is a must, especially when one visits India. As M said, alot of patience is needed when one spends great time in Asia, or in the developing world in general. We are white women, and to many people the color of our skin defines the money in our pockets. And in many cases this is true. Yes, we felt annoyed and even violated. Yes, we missed the comfort and privacy of our everyday lives. And yes we shared these complaints with you, our dear readers, on this blog. But India is not something to miss. It was tough, one of the toughest places we have ever visited, but equally, India is important and I am so happy that we found enough patience to visit. It is important to find yourself out of your comfort zone and see how the world lives, not just your world. It puts some perspective into your life and changes you. There are a billion people in a land 1/3 the size of the US sharing their space and their lives. There are more people that watch Bollywood flicks than Hollywood flicks. Think about that for a second. India is beautiful and incredible. But it is poor and filthy and hot and stinky. India really makes you think and for that reason alone, it is worth all of the hassle and uncomfort to glimpse into the lives of those that don't have as much as you but somehow have enough to put a smile on their face, give a wobble of the head, and ask for baksheesh. Incredible India!