May 10, 2010--Travel to India Journal

SHOCK!

Really I'm not so sure what time it is or what day for that matter. The flight from ILM-->ATL was painless. ATL-->Dubai was very, very long. About 15 hours long. We all survived but my body is teling me that it doesn't want to be in a confined space anymore. Frances, Katie and I sat in a row together with Lauren right behind. The food was good--> 2 meals and a snack

• Cheese Lasagna, salad, brownie


• Pizza, fruit, and apricot couscous


• Ham sandwich and granola bar

Frances and I both enjoyed a Miller Lite, later regretting as our stomaches feel like bricks from sitting still for so long. We also had eaten a large meal at TGI Fridays with a big margarita before getting on the plane. Watched four movies: Invictus, The Blindside, The Visitor, Away We Go.

Probably only slept for four out the fifteen hours on the plane. Getting in to Dubai was a little hectic as we missed our first flight and had only a short time to get to the next flight. A very nice man from Kingfisher Airlines showed us where to go and what to do. Our bags may not be on our flight but at least we are safe and sound! So we have 2 hours and 42 minutes until we land in Bangaluru. Its weird to think how far away from home we are. Getting on the flight from Dubai to Bangaluru was probably the first feeling of culture shock I've felt but really only a mild case. Since we were running late everyone was already sititng and EVERYONE was some south asian/middle eastern descent and staring at us as we boarded the plane. I believe the seven of us and one other gentlemen are the only light skiined people on the plane. Everyone looked at us, but I guess its something you get use to over time. On this flight we had GREAT food: rice, bean curry, and some potato curry. delish. Although it was delicious, my stomach definately needs some exercise before it can process anymore.

I'm finished the Chetan Bhagat book, One Night at the Call Center. It was very entertaining. There is such a struggle in the book to live a traditional way or to live a life full of new opportunity. It was very refreshing to read the issues faced by these young adults which are very similar to choices we make everyday. I loved the way that they viewed Americans because the perception they have is exactly the persona most give off. I recommend reading the book!

Well...it's time to try and pass the minutes until we can get off the plane. Possible a nap? YES! Can't wait to for the experiences that lie ahead.