10 Days Left

There are only 10 days left tell we leave. I am getting excited and nervous all at the same time. I am excited to engage in a new culture, not have to work for an entire month, see the Himalayans, go shopping in the local markets, have fun with Lynn and Megan, visit the local temples and learn more about the beliefs and practices, and to see where God moves. I am nervous to be bombarded with the rickshaw drivers and negotiating prices for transportation, be away from my bed and comforts of friends and family, that I might not do well at the assignment I receive, traveling for three days straight, and more but I can't put my finger on it yet. I know this will be an adventure of a life time and I am glad that I am going nervousness and all.

Today we booked tickets to fly from Delhi to Hyderabad for the week before the program starts. We are going to Hyderabad because Lynn visited the city about 4 years ago and has friends in the town. She wanted to go back and see them. One of the ladies is involved in a ministry to help woman. I am not exactly sure what it does but I am interested to learn more about it. Hyderabad is the computer capital of India. There are tons of computer companies and other such businesses in this city. It is located slightly south of the center of India.

I still have a bit of items to buy in preparation. However, I plan on buying the local clothing when I get there and wear that most of the time. CCS recommended it and I wanted to do it before they even recommended it. So, that means that I don't have to bring a lot of my own clothing. My suitcase traveling to India will be fairly light but coming back will be full of gifts.

I still have not be contacted on where I am going to be placed when I arrive to Dharamsala. I will let you know as soon as I find out. Please continue to pray.