Written by India & Nepal Overseas Educators, Soumya and Andrew

Greetings earthlings!

Here we are in rainy Portland, just returned from a rambunctious scavenger hunt through the hallowed halls of Forest Park. Along the way, we got to know each other as co-leaders, enjoyed a delicious meal of red curry and vegan cheesecake, and spotted some really cute woodpeckers.

Soumya’s Discoveries of Andrew:

Andrew was once attacked by an owl while running and valiantly ran away screaming.

Andrew is a fan of sweet treats.

Andrew ran cross country as a youth.

Andrew’s Learnings about Soumya:

Soumya is a Sagittarius.

Soumya traveled to southern India as a child.

Soumya studied international studies and economics in college in North Carolina.

Tips & Tricks from Soumya and Andrew:

We are eagerly preparing for our journey together with a group of eight wonderful students from Portland. We wanted to share some tips and tricks to ensure everyone is ready for our upcoming adventure.

India will be hot, but shorts are not traditionally worn on the subcontinent. Bring breathable and light pants that dry quickly.

Prepare your palate for a delectable smorgasbord of culinary delight. Also, prepare your GI system for a rollercoaster, and know that to experience pleasure sometimes we have to roll with the punches.

Pack your liquid toiletries like shampoo and lotion in a Ziploc or sealed bag in case of spills and leaks.

We are so excited to begin this adventure! We hope that you are using these last few days to spend time with your loved ones, get hype, and enjoy the last bits of comfort and familiarity of home.

See y’all at the airport!

Your OE’s,

Soumya and Andrew