We arrived in India early in the morning and I was immediately struck by the contrasts of beautiful India. Everywhere I looked something surprised me. I had seen pictures, I had heard stories and yet I had no idea how it would be. My first regret was… more »

We were supposed to leave on Sunday and the delay brought on by weather in New York brought on a domino effect that wouldn't quit. Changing our flight out of Nashville until Monday meant splitting our group of 24 into three groups. I was to leave with… more »

Yesterday was the longest Tuesday I've ever had. It started in Delhi and ended in Mount Juliet and was a full 35 hours long. I know there are only 24 hours in a day but the 10 and a half hour time difference came into play and to be honest...I'm still… more »

There once was a plump girl named MindyWho loved weather hot, dry and windy.She thought Delhi the placeBut left in disgraceFor she couldn't order cheesecake in Hindi. more »

I'm leaving TODAY for India. Am I excited? That's the question that I've fielded non-stop for the past couple of weeks. The answer isn't what people want to hear. So I try to soften it, but I can't lie, do the dance and just say what they want. I ju… more »