A few things i've taken note of while being here...things that are surprisingly similar and shockingly different! All VERY interesting and intriguing!
1. Driving-- Different for sure. if you're walking, expect a fast car to fly past you, about 1.5 ft away! It's actually quite impressive, the "crazy" way they drive w/o ever wrecking! It's like a maze challenge!!
2. Children-- Same. they still love to play, are curious as anything, and can have a crazy attitude :)
3. Dogs-- Different. let's just say, PEETA would not be pleased haha
4. Showers-- Different. Cup and bucket usually. But surprisingly, easier than i would've thought!
5. Pop-- Same. Fanta's still rockin it in India, like everywhere else.
6. Tattoos-- Different. Many Hindu women have small black tattoos on their hands, but mostly people get henna....like I did-- woooo :)))
7. Modesty-- Different. Stomach showing is ok, especially with the traditional saree garb. Legs above the knee and chest, no no no!
8. Heat-- same and yet different. It's super hot and humid here. It's super hot and humid in Ohio. Yet, so different still! I don't know even how to explain it!
9. Meals-- way different!! Breakfast: 9am with tea. Lunch: 1pm with tea. Snack/tea time: 5pm. Dinner: 8pm. So interesting!
10. Soap operas-- same. they suck everywhere...no matter if it's English, Spanish or Indian...all bad haha
Got henna yesterday, which was SOO exciting! And today we went shopping....wooooo :))) Thanks for your prayers..the Lord has lifted my spirits soo much!
much love,
bethany
1. Driving-- Different for sure. if you're walking, expect a fast car to fly past you, about 1.5 ft away! It's actually quite impressive, the "crazy" way they drive w/o ever wrecking! It's like a maze challenge!!
2. Children-- Same. they still love to play, are curious as anything, and can have a crazy attitude :)
3. Dogs-- Different. let's just say, PEETA would not be pleased haha
4. Showers-- Different. Cup and bucket usually. But surprisingly, easier than i would've thought!
5. Pop-- Same. Fanta's still rockin it in India, like everywhere else.
6. Tattoos-- Different. Many Hindu women have small black tattoos on their hands, but mostly people get henna....like I did-- woooo :)))
7. Modesty-- Different. Stomach showing is ok, especially with the traditional saree garb. Legs above the knee and chest, no no no!
8. Heat-- same and yet different. It's super hot and humid here. It's super hot and humid in Ohio. Yet, so different still! I don't know even how to explain it!
9. Meals-- way different!! Breakfast: 9am with tea. Lunch: 1pm with tea. Snack/tea time: 5pm. Dinner: 8pm. So interesting!
10. Soap operas-- same. they suck everywhere...no matter if it's English, Spanish or Indian...all bad haha
Got henna yesterday, which was SOO exciting! And today we went shopping....wooooo :))) Thanks for your prayers..the Lord has lifted my spirits soo much!
much love,
bethany
getting my henna done by these sweet ladies!
the after :)))))
before it peeled (left) and after!!
church this morning!
my first full indian outfit :)))
those are water buffalo...hey Veggie Tales song haha
old Hindu temple (built before the British arrived a looong time ago)....built with pieces of stone by hand-- amazing. sad that it's such a dark spiritual place, but amazing architecture.
YOUR HENNA! love!
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