We are flying! The first flight from Hyderabad to Dubi was probably the worst of my life. I sat on aisle which is usually where I like to be. I was seated next to a woman with a child. The kid was about two years old. She was Indian and did not speak hardly any english. I just smiled and decided to make the most of it. The next several hours were very trying. The child would sleep in her lap or on her tray table. The problem was his length extended beyond her lap and seat. Therefore I traveled with the baby's feet and legs across half of my lap. The baby was a restless sleeper and I was kicked in the leg, stomach, and groin. We actually shared my tray table for the meal, yes both of us ate off the same table. Again I just smiled and tried to be understanding. The real kicker came when the baby would wake up. To keep the child from screaming she would whip it out and nurse the baby. Now I am all for nursing. All three of our kids were nursed. But next to me on a plane with cover up is very uncomfortable!
The next leg is Dubi to JFK New York. This is a LONG flight. It was comfortable though. Brent and I got to share a whole row, four seat together. So we could stretch out and relax. I got to sleep a little and watch several movie.
I hope I can post this when we land and I will once again be on US soil. I love to travel but there is nothing like to feeling and security of being back in the US.
I have really enjoyed this trip. I have learned a lot. I have also met some incredible people. I hope I have shared a little with you of the experience. If you would like to know more and learn some of the details just let me know. The Indian people have a very important aspect of life - Tea Time. I learned this week that no matter how busy you are there is always time to stop and have Tea. I would love to sit down with anyone and just have some Tea while we talk!
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