Why Am I Going to India?

You should have seen the look on people's faces as well as heard the silence on the phone when I told them I was going to India. Most people said incredulously, "Why are you going there?" I answered, "Because I want an adventure!". I have already been to Europe several times, Russia, and the Middle East. Although I plan to go to Europe many more times in the future, I was ready for a more exotic location. This will be my 6th adventure with Grand Circle Travel (www.gct.com). This trip is with their sister company, Overland Adventure Travel. When people asked me who I was going with and I said I was going alone, they were even more amazed. I'm going on an escorted tour, so I really won't be alone. Those who know me know that I am a very social creature and am comfortable talking to anyone. I'm taking along my new IPOD loaded up with my favorite music to keep me company. I'm sad that I won't be traveling with my usual GCT companion, my Mom. She will travel vicariously through me.  My husband is tending to our business and the homefront. I'll be taking lots of video of my adventure. This blog, my very first, will keep my friends and family updated along the way. My India adventure is a present to myself for graduating from the University of Washington in 2009, with a degree in History.

Getting Ready for My India Adventure

I've received my India Visa and I've had my vaccinations (tetanus, hepatitis and typhoid) at the UW Travel Clinic. My medical kit includes malaria pills and anti-biotics. It was not required that I have these, but I want to stay healthy during my adventure and come back healthy as well. Now I am thinking about what I'm going to pack as well as get the house in order for my family to "survive" while I am gone. Stocking up on necessary groceries and putting ready to eat meals in the freezer. They can't go out to dinner every night!