SOOO..... My initial impression of India: Awkward.

#1. Awkward trying to interpret the head bobble. "Umm... so yes then?
no? maybe? Its okay?"

#2. Awkward flushing your toilet and watching it drain into the
channel in front of your residency. Ew.

#3. Awkward trying to eat rice dishes with your hand. Imagine
watching this girl, twice/three times the size of the average Indian
person, shovel rice medley into her trap while starving... not a
pretty sight.

#4. Awkward Flushing and realizing there is no toilet paper and only a
bucket of water with a small pitcher inside... you do the math.

#5. Awkward feeling the sweat drip off your forehead while being
forced to wear long sleeve shirts and pants. Seriously, wtf.

That being said... India is incredible. The streets are so narrow and
packed full of houses, shacks, cafes, stores, trees and brush. You
feel like you're driving through a huge jungle labyrinth with no
lights, street signs or sign of organization period. They are so
vibrant and unlike anything I've ever seen. I'm a big, wondering,
tunic wearing, wide eyed gaper that doesn't know what to do with
myself. I love it.

~Cathy