During this visit we not only met the weavers, but also played with the village children. I can't image living the way they do. They have limited electricity, no internet, and one working toilet. Yet, they seem so happy with their lives. Perhaps the minimalists were on to something, but I've already drank the technology kool-aid.
One village family actually made us dinner, and it was by far the best Indian food I've had so far. I couldn't tell what we ate, but it was unbelievable. Some members of the village actually didn't eat that day so they could feed us, which I don't believe would've been necessary if they would stop feeding us so much food. They kept filling our plates. I eventually started putting my hand over my food, so they couldn't access my plate.
One thing that will stick with me over this trip is goose berries. They are a sour berry native to that area. We have them in the United States, but nowhere near as large as these berries. The berries themselves are disgusting, but they make water taste amazing after. I wish I could better describe the cool sweet flavor of the water after struggling to eat a berry. However, it is completely worth it. I might try to smuggle some home so everyone can try them.
Over after the dlong rive up a dirt road to the village I was more than ready to check into the Holiday Inn. The first thing I did was take a long hot shower.
Definitely an upgrade from our last residence.
(First world problems)
Also, it was been brought to my attention that the owners of the first placed we stayed photoshopped the pictures we saw and blatantly lied to Bandhana about the conditions of the hotel. She is currently trying to find us another place to stay in Dehli when we go back.
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