And so it begins!

I am sitting in the airport in Frankfurt Germany. I am surrounded by a huge plethora of languages and currencies. I went to buy myself some breakfast after changing some of my money to Euros and was greeted by a sign that listed about 20 different kinds of currency that thez accepted, including US dollars. Ah well. The woman working in the little cafe was amazing- she kept switching languages as customers from all around the world tried to purchase her treats.

The computer I am using is basically like a payphone- you insert coins and get some internet time. The keyboard is clunky and awkward though which caused me much frustration in the beginning (after sending a few emails, I am quite a pro now). The y and z keys are switched...

So far our little group of 12 students seems prettz awesome. There are 11 girls (including me) and 1 boy- Sahil. He is a great sport. My trans- atlantic flight was not too bad, but I am jittery from a combination of EXCITEMENT, nerves, lack of sleep and this cold steel keyboard.

Oh! I recieved a camera as an early birthdaz/ going away present so I will be able to upload pictures soon! (Thank you again Mike!!!!!!!!!). I have one picture that I want to share with you all because it is quite precious even though it is much closer to home than I am now! The airport in albany has the loveliest little meditation room that I just about peed myself over. I spent quite a quantity of time showering the room in love (and taking a picture of course). It was such a warm space, I could sense that many others before me had held it just as dear.

Anyway this is is my last entry before I finally arrive on the subcontinent itself. I will keep blogging as often as I can.

Thanks for reading, as always!

Also, here's a little love from the german keyboard: ßßöä °°° üü§§§§€€€ €ß63öä9ß3ü3€ö€