The last day of latitudes orientation in Portland, the day we left for India, these words were swirling around in my head: I am grateful to be Heart beating, lungs breathing So joyus and free And even though the hard times are all around me, I am grateful to be. Like the birds in the sky Like a dragonfly And even like the trees all shimmering and free, I am… Read More

Well Rishikesh was truly a dream! Full of breathtaking nature, yoga, live music, crystals, vegan food, and dreadlocks…yum. I know I’ll be back one day. In some ways, it kind of felt like a little bubble; it was too clean, peaceful, and full of Westerners to be “real India”. I was starting to feel really comfortable there, but that just means it’s time to move! After fourteen hours of bumpy,… Read More

Day three in Delhi. Insanity. First of all, it feels weird to be on the internet. I have really enjoyed being unplugged. The roads here are absolute chaos. The taxis, motorcycles, tuck tucks(?), pedestrians, and wild animals all fight for space on the narrow streets. It makes me so appreciative of crosswalks. You can’t go 1.3 seconds without hearing a horn honk. There are also lots of interesting odors here.… Read More