This truly will be quick because I’m typing and then transferring to my flash drive so that I can use dial up to post. And right now I’m attempting to send an email on the dial up and its not working. Frusterating!
The only word to describe the moment is “blahhhh” as Carin would say (it is totally rubbing off on me). Today was crazy…really crazy. We had our vocational days and I went to one of the biggest and “best” grain producers (corn, popcorn, flour, chickpeas, beans, etc.) in the country. I put “best” in quotes because I couldn’t believe what I saw. I don’t want to write too much here in the off chance it is read by the wrong person but let’s just say I wasn’t impressed – or hungry – to say the least. The worst part is that the contact (director of the facility) sent 3 samples of rice with me so that I could take them back to my headquarters because he is very interested in doing business with the 6th largest food company in the world. I’m never going to complain when the FDA shows up again. Really. Promise.
Afterwards I took a 3 hour nap – was really tired and stressed – and then we went shopping. The market we went to had many sales and I got some awesome clothes and scarves. I got a partial silk skirt (that isn’t black!! – thought of Susie) for about $10. So many other things too…I was excited.
I’m still struggling with the whole driver and servant thing. It is crazy that we have drivers for everything and I’m supposed to leave my bags in the car so he can carry them up for me. I feel like I’m in a movie. I send my clothes out, get served stuff constantly, have my room and bathroom cleaned, and I do not lift a finger. It makes me quite uncomfortable, really. I don’t think it is nice, I feel like these poor people are not treated the same. I smile and say hi but there is a difference…its hard to digest and more hard to explain. I do know that this is employment for them and they truly need it but still….
Tonight we are going to a dinner and then dancing. I’m starting to feel a little tired already AND I don’t think I ever went to a club when I was even in Minneapolis, SO this isn’t exactly “Michelle”. Oh well, I’ll have fun anyway I’m actually wearing Indian clothes too…I feel silly but have been assured I look fine….I don’t know about that…
Better go, leaving in 5 minutes!!
I will really try to post more pics...I failed 3 times last night and gave up...will try again tonight!!
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Can't wait to see you in traditional Indian garb. Yes, I am grateful for the FDA too, I can only imagine by what you didn't say...
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you, I would have a very hard time letting someone carry my luggage and do things for me when I am fully capable. So interesting to see how other cultures live. I know we have our issues, plenty of them, but at the end of the day, I am grateful to live in the US.
Hi my dear niece ..... Your mom shared your blogspot info with me and I've been able to follow your adventures. Thanks so much for doing that. It has to be just a really amazing adventure in all that you are seeing and doing. Robb has been there and knows how challenging it is to experience the contradictions of high and low, rich and poor, etc. As you said - it will take some time to soak it all in after you return home. You are doing a good job sharing your insights and experiences! Keep it up. Take care and stay well!
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