Where I will call home...

This is where I will be staying while in Rajkot. The schools I will be working in are within a short walking distance. 

Tourist vs. Traveler in India: There is a Difference

This article is a good primer for both the traveler and the tourist in India. I hadn't thought about the semantic differences between the two words until now. The tourist has to be prepared to make every attempt to observe and experience the wonder of grand attractions; however, she must also pay attention to the smallest gesture of good will and welcome. The traveler, however, must be prepared for the assault of the senses and must accept that the combination of heat, volume of people, communication barriers and lack of the western attention to a schedule will be part of the experience. Travel helps you to test your own limits and learn about yourself as much as touring allows you to witness beauty and history.

http://www.indiamike.com/india-articles/8_the-india-confusion

Heat Wave...

Check out this link about the heat wave in India...

http://world.time.com/2013/05/22/india-heatwave/photo/topshots-india-weather-summer/?iid=hl-article-moreontime

While St. Louis is miserably humid during the summer, it looks like I will feel right at home in India.