Dharamsala

Well, we have completed our 11 hour bus ride to Dharamsala. It was amazing. We drove through these small mountain roads that twisted and turned up the hills. We finally arrived at 7 am and got out of the bus to 75 degree weather....I was praising God right then. The heat was just getting to be way too much. We are staying in these cute little flats with a view of the mountains behind us and it is breathe taking. I find all my culture shock emotions slowly leave as I settle into this nature and weather. I love it. Something about nature brings me closer to God and I love sitting in it.

We meet with the staff in Dharamsala and then sent us down the hill to the market to find our way around. We had a scavenger hunt of sorts...our team had to figure out how much it cost to take a taxi ride. A entire day taxi trip around town only costs 1000 rupees or $20...amazing. Although, I am overwhelmed by the garbage and the stench of urine (I only smell the urine sometimes). I don't understand why people live this way...I guess it is about educating the people.

Tomorrow I visit the Day Care Center I am helping at...I am actually getting excited and looking forward to a schedule. I will be telling you all about it tomorrow.

My best wishes and deepest prayers to you all.