Sunday, February 28, 2010

India day 1-2

Today was crazy. It is the day before Holy and people are already celebrating by throwing powder and water balloons and getting these huge bon fire sticks ready. Its insane. We rode in Rickshaws (these little bike cars) and sense we are American... We got the worst of it. Kids would literally just come up and smack into your face. Then they would throw water balloons from above and spray water guns and it was just a blast cause everyone would yell "HAPPY HOLY" Today we also went on a tour of the 'Street Kids' where we got to see families and kids that lived on the train tracks. I have some intense pictures but sadly i cant download them but they will be up soon. It was shocking to see some of the kids and things that was going on around them. A little 6 month old girl was just crawling down the gravely dirt path eating rocks when it could get a fistful. Then we went to what is kinda of like a big school for street boys. They were all yelling at us to take their picture then wanted us to show them . They would all giggle and point and yell at their friends about it. It was cute. But there was this one boy who couldn't see or here and his friend brought him up and he would run his hands on your camera and bags... It was sad and touching. So far this trip has been so exotic to me and i am trying to learn from the people as much as possible. Tomorrow we ride the train for 4 hours to the Taj Mahal and and then after spending a few hours at the Taj Mahal we are driving to Jaipur and we are spending 4 days there. I hear that is shopping heaven for hippy stuff so Abby and Hopey i'll be spending for you. :) I miss you family so much and i wish i could share this with you. I love you a ton and miss you so much. I hope to post again soon but i do not know when the next time i will have internet is so just know mama and family, i am safe, not sick, cant find an ATM and am having a blast. I love you guys! And i cant wait to share more crazy stories soon! Time to sleep. Night. :]
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  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Winter, it sounds amazing! How fun to be there for Holi!!!!
    I'm so glad you are having a good time. I think you are doing a great job, opening your heart and learning about the people and the culture. I think you will find that what you see in people's faces will far out weigh the Taj Mahal....
    I know what you mean about wanting to share everything you are seeing. You are experiancing so many wonderfully different and tremendous things and you feel they are more than worthy of sharing, I've been there... felt it. Take pictures, write journals. It's the best way to share. These are tremendous opportunities for you! It will change who you are and how you see the world, let alone how you see yourself fitting into it; honestly, that's probably the best way to share it with everyone. Let it influence you, that is the best thing you can take from these trips.
    Winter, I am so proud of you! IT's just amazing that you would take on such a powerful trip. I am so excited that you are not only strong enough to embark on this journey, but strong enough to grow and learn from it.
    Keep up the great work. Keep being smart and loving, it will serve you well.
    Love you!!!!

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  2. ggFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Wow Winter, how amazing! I second Sara! You are amazing! You are just a mere girl of 15, and are on such a journey! I am so proud of you! Love you forever!

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