I survived India! Although it was sooooo different from home, I can admit that it was the best cultural experience I’ve ever had in my life! I laughed and cried; it was so overwhelming, yet the people were so welcoming. By the way --- NO GI COMPLICATIONS!!! WAHOO! Malaria is questionable, though…I got a ton of little bug bites on my legs on the last day. Don’t worry, I’ve been taking my Malarone religiously since South Africa. The bug bit...

Allison says she took two test today and starts intramural volleyball games tomorrow. I hope they have a high net to prevent too many wild balls from going overboard! They loose one our tonight and one hour tomorrow. that means they will be 12 hours ahead in Malaysia. The first day in Malaysis the plan on hiking Penang Hill and visiting the Snake Temple. That evening they fo to a wlcome reception and shadow puppet performance at a local university. On the seco...

Friday 3/23: MV Explorer “…it’s better at Sea…” I’m not sure if you have all realized that for the next 5 weeks, I’ll be in a different country EVERY WEEK! How crazy is that? That’s my kind of traveling! It’s funny how sometimes I don’t realize how amazing this trip really is, yet other times it hits me and I just have to say, “Wow, am I seriously doing this?” I don’t know how I&r...