India!

Okay, I know it's been a while. Yes we graduated and are currently in India. Been to Delhi, Agra (saw the Taj Mahal--a wonder!) and have spent 3 days in Varkala, Kerala, India. Sunshine and WARM Bay of Bengal waters. Actually Bonnie, Benny and Amanda spent 3 days there--I somehow lost a day due to intestinal distress. But I was VERY well cared for and recovered quickly. Now we're on to Trivandrum where we'll spend two nights before boarding a train to head up north again to Hydrobad. Train ride will take about a day, but should be fun with good company. We may head to another beach tomorrow since the town of Trivandrum seems to be just another big India city.
Here's a few thoughts I jotted down on traffic in Kathmandu (but never had time to publish. . .):
*There are very few sidewalks in Kathmandu--those that exist are very narrow;
*It's not unusual to come across a motor bike driving on the sidewalk;
*Cars drive on the left side of the road in Kathmandu;
*Pedestrians walk on whichever side they please;
*The roads are very narrow--and shared by cars, buses, trucks, taxis, rickshaws, bicycles, motor bikes, and pedestrians;
*If you are driving a vehicle and something (or someone) is in your way, you go around (either side--wherever there's an opening);
*There are no traffic signals in Kathmandu;
*There are no dividing lines on the roads of Kathmandu;
*There are no stop signs in Kathmandu;
*If you wish to get around another vehicle, you honk your horn;
*If someone cuts in front of you, you honk your horn;
*If you are driving fast and want another vehicle to get out of your way, you honk your horn;
*If a pedestrian is in your way, you honk your horn;
*If you want to pick your nose while driving, you honk your horn.
. . .just kidding, but you get the picture.
Hope all is well with everyone back home. We miss you all. Only a few days left, it's all going so fast.
Namaste,
Connie