India

India
I have made it India it is really great here. It is hot, overcrowded, and a little smelly. I have had a blast so far I have gone to a farm visit and I saw water buffalo that they milk for cheese. I then went for an ox cart ride through a village the people work on the farm and I felt like a celebrity because everyone was waving and they all stopped what they were doing to watch us walk through. I also watched a man climb up a coconut tree to get a few coconuts for us to eat and drink the milk. I then ate a wonderful lunch at the farm and then it was time to leave. After the farm I took the bus to the ship and then had to run to catch my next trip which was amazing. I went to the welcome reception at the Engineering School of India. I walk in and there was music and then I had jasmine flowers put around my neck and a dot on my forehead. I then talk to some really smart women about everything. They then took me to tables and put henna on it in a really cool design. I then ate food and it was ok but really spice and the woman were laughing at me because it was really mild to there taste. I then watched a professional dancer dance on stage she had hair to her feet and was very beautiful. She preformed all traditional dances that were for worshiping the gods. I was really amazed when she danced on a plate and could keep her balance. After this my bus was leaving and I went to go back to the ship but before I got there I witnessed the poorest people sleeping in the streets and on the beaches. It was very heart breaking and it was hard to watch. After I got back to the ship I went to bed very tired and looking forward to the rest of my time in India.

Mauritius

Mauritius is great!

I have seen so much on this trip and I'm learning so much. I hope that everyone is great at home and I really can't wait to tell all my great stories. I have had some real adventures and some great times. The US will not be the same when I get back.
I miss you all
Jen

South Africa

South Africa,
Hey everyone I'm doing great I'm learning so much here about the people and the land. I have been to Cape Point and I saw the Penguins, baboons, and osterages. I really like it here and I hope that some day I can come back it is very nice. Everyone here speaks about five languages and the main one is English. I have been very busy with school and taking trips. I hope to talk with everyone very soon. Jen

Hello Everyone,
I have made it to south Africa and I love it. I hope to give more up dates soon! I have to go but I love everyone and miss them.