Well, not really bothered I spose. We arrived in Bombay on Saturday night late and stayed at a hotel in the Northern Suburbs. We were the only whiteys for miles. The trip from the Airport had me almost peeing my pants with excitement (and as Paula would say, that meant i perhaps let off a slight smile, that’s all). Autorickshaws, small fiat like taxis, motorbikes (Honda Heros) everywhere. Indians everywhere, and lots of them. 3AM we finally settle down to bed after watching some Bollywood. The streets outside are still full of life, horns beeping, families walking around. Nuts!
Today we took the 1.5 hour taxi ride from North Bombay to the South, more tourist popular Colaba neighborhood. We stood underneath the Gateway to India, a big monument built by the British just before their departure from India. Tonight we are staying at the Salvation Army Hostel ($15 / night for a double room with our own toilet!). Tomorrow at 6am we are on a train heading North into Udaipur, Rajasthan. We are just going to keep heading North until it cools down a bit. I can hardly wait to get to the Himilayas and the Indian Hill Stations that skirt them. Woo!
I must say that I am thrilled to be here. The food is excellent, the people are friendly. I think we got a little soft in South Africa, it is so Western there, but that came to an abrupt halt 
We are both healthy (if all this Indian food behaves itself and happy. Home lingers in our thoughts from time to time, but so much to do before then….
We miss you all - take care!
Chris
XOXO
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