We're in India

We're in India now, and the contrast to New Zealand is striking to say the least. The food is amazing (and amazingly cheap if you're not afraid to mix in with the locals), the smells are both enticing and at times putrid, the people are wonderful when you are not a commodity in their eyes and understandably annoying when you are, and the sights can inspire great wonder (we went to the Taj Mahal the other day - breathtaking) and compassion within a matter of seconds.

After spending a few days in New Delhi we set out on a short tour of Rajasthan, which included stops in Agra (site of the Taj), Jaipur (nicknamed the pink city), Pushkar (place of pilgrimage for many Hindus), Jodhpur (the blue city), Ranakpur, and now Udaipur (the self-proclaimed Venice of the East). We've been stuffing our faces with the amazing curries, sweets, juices, etc. that abound, while trying to adjust to the differences in culture, climate, pace and cleanliness.

There will be many adventures to come and more stories to tell, but for now we are enjoying ourselves and happy to be in this enriching place.

We hope you are all doing well!
P.S. The jumping at the Taj is dedicated to Michael Clara and Lisa Chiang =)