Home is where the heart is

I saw the Ocean today for the first time in my life... and I saw it in India, in the Bay of Bengal.
I have always had a gravitation towards water, but for some reason I have just never had the opportunity to go to the ocean, maybe it wasn't my time... I can tell you now, today was my time.
I felt the enormous power in the tides and the life force that embodies the entirety of the sea. I felt the salt burn my eyes, felt the water in my ears and nose and the sand run between my feet. I felt the waves lift me and sway me and toss me like a rag doll. I felt like the tinniest, most humbled thing in this world. And at that very moment, floating in the ocean, there were no other thoughts, and I felt perfect.
I am home, and I am whole.

Welcome to the Jungle

Hello! I have not been able to post for a few days because I came down with some sort of stomach illness, probably from bad food or water, long story short, it feels really good to eat again. I'm back!

We are in a place called Auroville now. Auroville is a place that was vision by a Woman they call "The Mother". It's basically a place where all people are welcome and free to live a basic, and sustainable lifestyle together with no religious standards. Here is the link-
http://www.auroville.org/
At least check it out, there is a lot of info here about it that I can't explain.

We are very close to the Bay of Bengal, and we have rented motor bikes so that we can get around where we need to. I'm hoping to be able to take a trip to the ocean this evening, but if there is one thing India has taught me, it's that nothing seems to go as planned.

We are staying in the jungle, and there is wildlife everywhere. Last night, as I was climbing into my mosquito net around my bed and a spider the size of my palm climbed out of my sheet, and up the net. I almost pooped. I took a few pictures of it but the computer I am using right now does not have any USB ports to upload to. But take my word for it, it could have eaten me.

I miss home and Cozette and Huevos Rancheros but all things will return in good time. I'm living the dream here in India.

Going to get some Chai now, Be Well.
Wade

More photos!

I have acquired some extra time to day to spend uploading photos.

I don't have much to put into words right now except that I am coming to realize that my life will never be the same.

Photos-

at the Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai

Spending time with the amazing kids at a local orphanageLunch.View of Tiruvannamalai from mountain near meditation caves. Shiva Temple in center of picture. Holly Cows!Chennai-

Sleeping on the street...

"Controlled Chaos"

Such Beautiful People!

Out of Time, More soon!
Much Love.

Greetings From India!

Hey everyone! sorry for the delay, we have been very busy. We finally made it here a few days ago and we stayed in Chennai, in Southern India, for a day http://maps.google.co.in/maps?hl=en&tab=wl then took a buss ride to a smaller village near the southern tip of India. We will be here for 2 more days so hopefully I can make some more posts.

It's amazing here, I'm really enjoying being in a radically different culture... so much Chaos... But somehow the people still manage to be so kind. The internet here is not fast at all so It is impossible to upload any video, which I was planning on doing and the pictures upload very slow also, I only had time to upload 1... but its my favorite.

In Chennai -

The Children are some of the most unique, creative, and happy kids I have ever seen. It Amazes me that even in the impoverished way that they live, especially like the photo above, which was taken on a street filled with trash, pollution, and human waste. They still find time to play and enjoy life. I think we could learn a lot from this.
I have to run to dinner, but tomorrow I hope to be able to spend more time uploading pictures. All is well here, and so I hope there.
Nameste.

2 All Beef Patties on a Sesame Seed Bun

When I started this journey 6 months ago I wasn't completely sure that I would be going to India. Thank you, everyone who helped me get to where I am right now. You have changed my life.

I just took a shower, with hot water, and I used shampoo...and I'm planning on stopping at McDonald's on the way to the air port for one last cheese burger... here comes Culture Shock.

Very soon I'll be on an airplane. Albuquerque to Atlanta, Atlanta to Paris, Paris to Bangalore, Bangalore to Chennai. In 29 hrs I'll be in a different world, and I can't wait. Lots more to come so stay updated.

I will make another post as soon as the opportunity arises. Wish me safe travels.
Just for fun, a "Before" India picture. Cheers.