Heading west

On this first day of spring, Bob and I will leave summery Hyderabad for Minneapolis. The trip has been enriching beyond words. We have often been deeply touched by people's responses and even by a piece of music that played while we had a late lunch with a newly engaged couple--Akita's sister and her fiance Nikel on our first full day in Hyderabad--Monday.

One of the amazing things Bob noticed on this trip was how much more peaceful he was in the traffic. !!

Later today we will see the bride and groom again at their Hyderabad reception and after the reception will pack up and head out around midnight.

A special part of yesterday for me was meeting a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Red Wing, MN who is having the time of her life in Hyderabad. Her eyes glowed as she raved about her family. Her host mother said with tears in her eyes that she had a hard time saying good by to Michelle even as she went on the North India trip! Recalling the experiences of other RYE students in India, I am thrilled with what Michelle shared!

India is a place on the move, a place that pulsates with creativity, entrepreneurship, and amazing energy, and place that I hope everyone who reads this blog will visit to savor what it has to offer.