Friday, June 15, 2007

The first leg

So we're on our way... sort of. We've stopped over for a long layover in Chicago. Two of Kristin's good friends, who she hadn't seen in years ended up on the same plane with us, so that was exciting. Beyond that, the only event of note is the mini spat that we got into with the currency exchange lady. Every website we looked at had the standard currency exchange rate at around 40 rupees per dollar. The currency exchange lady offered us 34 plus a service fee... we told her that she was crooked and decided to exercise our bargaining power elsewhere in the airport only to find that she's the only person who could exchange currency. Needless to say, the ensuing exchange was pretty uncomfortable.

Anyways, we are on the way, leaving Chicago in about two hours... beyond that, everything is up in the air!

3 comments:

Sergei Polozov said...

Hey, guys, I am so happy for you!..
At any given moment, at any place on any street you can stop, look around, and you will see more cultural treasures than one can comprehend in a lifespan... Kristin, remember -- best pictures -- early morning, and late afternoon!

Keri said...

Hey there cousin o' mine!:) I had no idea you were even heading off to India! What an amazing opportunity for the both of you... you're both doing something most people only dream of. I'm so happy for you..... make the most of it!!! Love you!

Anonymous said...

Hello to both of you, Your blog is very exciting to read but it also makes me afraid for you. I had the same experience in Mexico when I went. Will keep watching for more, Love You Both, Aunt Cheryl