The preparation, however, is pretty much complete. Passport, visa, immunizations and airplane ticket are accounted for, so there should be no problem getting to the subcontinent. Clothes, especially the microfiber pants and a hat that covers my neck, have been purchased. Malaria pills will be prescribed by the end of the week, and I'll be off to Longs to pick up the remaining over-the-counter medicine, especially Immodium.
Still on the agenda: finishing the India history book I bought back in July (30 more pages to go, I think); eat at an Indian restaurant (sounds like a dinner plan); watch “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” India episode (currently downloading the 500MB file); pack my bag (eh, I'll get around to it, and it is singular).
I did, however, pick up a digital SLR camera from my friend. It's been awhile since I've rolled with an SLR, but I've been warming up for the trip. I've framed the landscape shots and shot the swap meet booths because I thought they'd best replicate what I'd see in India, but any suggestions? Anyways, here are some photos below.
Today, I got an e-mail from Rick regarding our trip. It looks like we'll be building a check dam at the village we'll be at, which will be diverted into a reservoir, and will ultimately give some farmers a second crop for the year. (I'm not sure how detailed I can be, so I'm being vague and general when it comes to locations.) This sounds like something that will make a substantial difference in someone's life, and I'm prepared to do some heavy lifting and digging. (I assume there's no mini-excavator or Caterpillars onsite.) In addition, we'll join the villagers in a sports competition and we'll help out at the computer and English language center. Sounds like a good deal to me!
Other than that, I'll be reading up a bit more and packing the last bits of odds and ends. If there's anything you think I should see or anyone you think I should talk to, please let me know. Leave a comment or e-mail jasonu@hawaiibusiness.com
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