Final Hours

So as I sit here in DC waiting for my new earlier flight I contemplate this amazing journey I have experienced these past five weeks.  I know I have grown as a teacher and a student and discovered more about myself.  I will miss my comrades, especially my other two Musketeers Alexis and Sarah.  We all parted ways to various destinations in the past five hours, but the memories and experiences I will take with me forever. 
I know I have become a better teacher and learned so much as a teacher in India.  I will miss all my students and colleagues at Loreto.  My mentor teacher Debatri taught me many things and I am grateful for her assistance and time.  I was sad to hear her grandfather passed away the morning I left Kolkata.  She is very close to all her family and is such a warm and welcoming lady.  I am sad that our awesome partnership ended on such a sad note.
As I am traveling these past two days, I miss the sights and sounds of India.  However, I will be very glad to get home to the kids and Bueno.  It will be nice to just rest a few days and not have to be anywhere.  I will have a few more posts to finish out this part of my blog in a day or so. 

Departure Stage 1 - Leaving LA

So after a very late night and early morning of saying goodbye to loved ones, I'm sitting on the United plane waiting for take-off.  The adventure begins momentarily.  I'm excited yet sad to be leaving home for so long.  Two more days until India!!  I've never been and can't wait to experience it for myself.  I've read a lot about the people, the places, and the culture, but there is nothing like first hand experiences.  It is a land full of history, turmoil, triumphs, and change.  Ready to fly away!!