So after going to India, at the end of September and then returning home with an illness that haunted me for almost three weeks, swearing that I would never go back there, I am returning on February 6th, for a one day workshop....
....OK, I will explain!
At the end of September, I went to India for a business trip. I was there for 10 days, 10 worst days of my life. The airline lost my luggage and I did not get it for three more days. I had no internet access for 4 days. I ate the same food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The only two times that I did not eat the same meal was McDonalds for a lunch and then Dominos for a dinner. My flights were miserable, except for the fact that on my return flight home, I was in Frankfort, Germany for 7 hrs. I got to catch up with my old exchange student, Sebastian. It was so great to see him. That was the best part of the whole trip. I had not see him since 2000.
Sebastian and I at the Airport restaurant in Frankfort, Germany
Upon returning home, I discovered that 8000 Rupees had been stolen from me, that is about $146. Not a lot of money, but to them 8000 Rupees is a lot. At best I figure the Hotel Help, helped themselves to my money. When ever I had to leave the room, I was required to leave my room key at the front desk.
The help!
So after saying that I would never go back, I was suckered into returning for a 1 day workshop, paid for by our contact in India. If we had to pay for it, I would not be going. I leave on the 6th, arrive on the 8th, teach the workshop on the 9th, leave on the 10th, and arrive home on the 10th. I am going to be so exhausted. At least this time, I get to stay in a very nice hotel.
I pray that this trip will be better.
