Okay...it's a rainy Saturday morning, but we're here, safe, happy, and thrilled to be in India! Fun fact so far: Josh Melton was spotted getting upgraded to business class for FREE! He flew the three hour flight from Dubai to Delhi in the lap of United Emirates luxury. He said "My experience was rather nice, especially the cheese plate, the warm nuts, the lemon wedge in my Coke, and the ample foot space." The rest of us were cozy and close in coach, but we had movies and each other to keep us entertained (sadly, no warm nuts). Gonna try to get some sleep in before we head off the visit the local chapter of the Interal Justice Mission.

Fun fact so far: Josh Melton was spotted getting upgraded to business class for FREE! He flew the three hour flight from Dubai to Delhi in the lap of United Emirates luxury. He said "My experience was rather nice, especially the cheese plate, the warm nuts, the lemon wedge in my Coke, and the ample foot space." The rest of us were cozy and close in coach, but we had movies and each other to keep us entertained (sadly, no warm nuts). Gonna try to get some sleep in before we the visit the local chapter of IJM!

Almost home!

They are in the final flight from Dubai to LA, it's a lovely 16 and a half hours so the in-flight entertainment will be everyone's friend!

Parents, please check the arrival status of Emirates flight #215 coming from Dubai to LAX. It is currently scheduled to land at 12:50pm on Sunday. Remember they will go through customs at the international arrival terminal. Please be on time to greet your weary traveler!!

Coming Home!

We're about to board our flight from Delhi to Dubai, and the students are getting excited to go home! There's been lots of talk about In-N-Out, Starbucks, Coffee Bean (for Hannah), and sleeping in our own beds.

Taj Mahal

We started out at 5:30 this morning and, despite some rain, reached the Taj. Mahal a mere five hours later! Thankfully the rain let up by the time we arrived, and we were able to spend a couple of rain-free hours walking around the grounds, soaking in the architectural craftsmanship and romantic history of the Taj. Austin said that he found it to be "elaborate, meticulous, and romantic while still structurally intelligent." We're now heading back to the Shanti Home to rest before heading to the airport early early early tomorrow!

Shanti Home!

Yummy breakfast, relaxing showers, and feeling ready to do some serious damage at the Delhi shopping center. Parents, don't expect much money to return with your kids after a very successful day of bargaining with local vendors. A fabulous lunch at a beautiful 1900 British colonial restaurant, then back to spending rupees! As usual Shanti Home doesn't hold back on our super fancy dinner complete with props and curry galore. Clean, full, exhausted, and ready to sleep in luxury. Early morning trip to Taj Mahal tomorrow.

Back in Delhi

We've officially arrived in Delhi and are in buses on the way to the Shanti Home! Breakfast, naps, and (yay!) showers are on the agenda for the morning. Avonlea said, "It was super fun to experience the train with all my friends, but peeing was a little bumpy and I low-key fell over." Hannah said, "The train was a really cool experience, and I'm glad we did it!"