Well, I've been here in South Asia a little over a month now. First I was in Delhi for two weeks and along with going through orientation, I got to see some really cool sights such as the India gate and the Lotus Temple. I hope to go back to see more of Delhi- it's huge!!
Right now I am focusing on learning the language in my city. I can say very important things in Hindi such as "that is a potatoe" ;) I am trying to learn as quickly as possible so that I can talk with the people in my city very soon. I go to a grammar and conversation class everyday and then I study on my own and try to practice with people around me. It's hard but I'll get there! Unfortunately I have been sick most of the time here with different stomach bugs and now a sinus sickness so it has made adjusting kind of difficult. But I am slowly getting the hang of life here- shopping, cooking, etc. Some interesting cultural things about India: There really are cows everywhere. On the main road, in my neighborhood, everywhere! I could reach out and pet them but I don't really want to get bit so I don't lol. There are other animals everywhere too: goats, buffalo, stray dogs, monkeys (watch out for the monkeys!). There aren't really addresses or street names. My house is on Rajpur road. It's also the name of the main road in town. And the name of my friend's road who lives ten minutes away. It makes giving directions quite difficult haha!
One interesting experience was a few weeks ago there was a holiday called Diwali. It is the major holiday for Hindus and is called the festival of lights. We were invited over to a neighbor's house and shot off fireworks with them- it felt a little like the 4th of July! We have become friends with this neighbor, a girl about our age, and have been able to share with her several times.
A few weekends ago, a bunch of us took a trip to a nearby town, in the mountains. We saw some beautiful views and ate delicious pancakes. It was wonderful to be in nature for at least a few minutes as we walked around the top of the mountain, looking at the views.
Lotus Temple in Delhi
Right now I am focusing on learning the language in my city. I can say very important things in Hindi such as "that is a potatoe" ;) I am trying to learn as quickly as possible so that I can talk with the people in my city very soon. I go to a grammar and conversation class everyday and then I study on my own and try to practice with people around me. It's hard but I'll get there! Unfortunately I have been sick most of the time here with different stomach bugs and now a sinus sickness so it has made adjusting kind of difficult. But I am slowly getting the hang of life here- shopping, cooking, etc. Some interesting cultural things about India: There really are cows everywhere. On the main road, in my neighborhood, everywhere! I could reach out and pet them but I don't really want to get bit so I don't lol. There are other animals everywhere too: goats, buffalo, stray dogs, monkeys (watch out for the monkeys!). There aren't really addresses or street names. My house is on Rajpur road. It's also the name of the main road in town. And the name of my friend's road who lives ten minutes away. It makes giving directions quite difficult haha!
One interesting experience was a few weeks ago there was a holiday called Diwali. It is the major holiday for Hindus and is called the festival of lights. We were invited over to a neighbor's house and shot off fireworks with them- it felt a little like the 4th of July! We have become friends with this neighbor, a girl about our age, and have been able to share with her several times.
Diwali Lights
A few weekends ago, a bunch of us took a trip to a nearby town, in the mountains. We saw some beautiful views and ate delicious pancakes. It was wonderful to be in nature for at least a few minutes as we walked around the top of the mountain, looking at the views.
Mountain Views
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