Preparations

23 days...the count down is starting. And I am starting to more seriously prepare...I am realizing that being gone for a month means that a number of preparations need to be more carefully addressed....getting finances in line (big huge one...are all the bills going to be paid in my absense), finding good walking shoes, getting travel supplies, and most importantly preparing my mind. I need to take a little more time to research the culture and customs so that I am not another insulting American tourist. I plan on purchasing the Indian outfits to wear considering the heat and b/c they say that one gets more respect for honoring the Indian culture. I am not sure how true that is but I definitely want comfortable clothing for the heat and I currently do not have a vast enough wardrobe.

I find myself more and more excited and I know that this will be an experience of a life time. I am assuming that they will place me in a volunteer company sometime soon...I will give you an update as I receive it.