Today I spent most of the day driving around with Michri's friends and seeing some picknick spots and waterfalls, and eating momos (one of my favorite activities).
While I was here, we were hoping to take a day trip to a place that is said to be where spirits cross over, and where some of Michri's friends have taken pictures in which these spirits have showed up. But unfortunately we won't be able to, as we heard from a family friend who works in the forest service that a paramilitary organization has set up camp there. Bummer. This is just one of those situations that does not exist in the US. and that is a strange reaction: Bummer.
I'm happy to be here and with friends, but its hard to be now five months from home in a place so unfamiliar. Its not merely distance, it the degree of familiarity, that makes you seem far. Here where there is more Christmas spirit than in other parts of India, its a little easier. But I've been living away from home for seven years now, and therefore Christmas has been a special time on top of a special time, magical for me even though it wasn't anything out of the common way. This being my first Christmas from home, and not going home for another four months, isn't always the easiest thing.
While I was here, we were hoping to take a day trip to a place that is said to be where spirits cross over, and where some of Michri's friends have taken pictures in which these spirits have showed up. But unfortunately we won't be able to, as we heard from a family friend who works in the forest service that a paramilitary organization has set up camp there. Bummer. This is just one of those situations that does not exist in the US. and that is a strange reaction: Bummer.
I'm happy to be here and with friends, but its hard to be now five months from home in a place so unfamiliar. Its not merely distance, it the degree of familiarity, that makes you seem far. Here where there is more Christmas spirit than in other parts of India, its a little easier. But I've been living away from home for seven years now, and therefore Christmas has been a special time on top of a special time, magical for me even though it wasn't anything out of the common way. This being my first Christmas from home, and not going home for another four months, isn't always the easiest thing.
Merry Christmas from New England!!
ReplyDeleteHopefully, having a friend from school visit will help lift your spirits.I read your blog faithfully, and I am very thankful that your travels are going smoothly.I wish you continued happy trails and a better scholastic semester than last. You should be very proud of yourself for overcoming all of the trials, tribulations and challenges during the past 7 months.
Keep the faith Sedona!
x Dorothy Flaherty