Tuesday, October 14 ("Let the games begin"/ Chennai to Delhi, INDIA): Our group gathered in the union this afternoon to organize for a 2:30pm departure time. Originally we expected 70 participants, but two people cancelled; one person failed to show up. Great, 70 to 67…what a relief (hear the sarcastic tone & stress level of my voice). Indian customs told us, for security reasons, we could not carry toiletries or batteries onto the plane. At the s...

Friday, October 3 ("Baltic Bash"/ sailing to India): The rock, rock, rocking of the ocean was not kind last night. I didn't get much sleep because I was being tossed around in bed. Needless to say, I was less than enthusiastic when I woke up this morning. As I stumbled out of my cabin for breakfast, I noticed a small white envelope on my door. I got mail! How exciting! Mail! REAL MAIL from Tracey & Mom! It's such a simple thing and I never thought I...