Hubli. Many people in India have never heard of the city. It is a smaller city in India with about one million residents. It is quiet, traditional and a bit rural. It is also our place of residence for the next five weeks. My blog, as you can see, has not been updated for sometime and that is due to the lack of accessible internet for the last week.
We arrived in Hubli six days ago. As I stepped off the plane I was reminded of home. Farms and fields covered the rolling hills and a gentle breeze was blowing. It was wonderful. Definitely more relaxing and cleaner than Mumbai.
The 23 of us, piled in a mini bus, and I mean smushed into a bus and took off towards our new home. There were many differences in the driving done in the United States and that of Hubli. First, the people in India drive on the opposite side of the street than us. That is always difficult when I cross the street because I ALWAYS look the wrong direction. Second, the driver drives on the right side of the car.... it may not seem crazy but it took a little getting used to. Beyond the opposites, people here have no rules when it comes to driving. There are no lanes, hardly any speed limits and well it is a free for all on the road, which can be a little nerve racking! Drivers use their horns to let cars know if they are approaching behind them and if you are a pedestrian, well you just better watch out because you definitely do not have the right of way. AND. I don't think Indian officials care if you have a lawyer.
Upon arriving at the guest house I was presently surprised with our living quarters. Each room is equipped with it's own bathroom and we were supplied with beds and sheets. The room even has a fan so we have a nice breeze while we sleep.
I must say, Hubli made a great first impression on me and much of the group! We are really getting used to the simple life.
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