Sunday, November 15, 2009

India Day 1 - The Taj

Well I arrived very late (or early) today.  2:30 am and guess what.  Lost luggage.  ARG.  Air France and I have an agreement.  I give them money and they loose my bags.  As I write this I am int he same clothes I have been i n for the last 36 hours.  Sounds gross but I amyour typical boy and do not really care. 

Went to the Taj Mahal just north of New Delhi today.  4 hours by car to get there.  I took a good nap on the way.  We walked around and to be honest it was very cool.  you know aht my relationship with this country is rockey to say the least.  I used to say that I hate this place.  It is dirty, stinky, gross and HOT..   The more time I send here the more I think I can not hate this place.

30% are Christians.  This means that 70% are unchurched.  They need the hope and love of our Lord.  I have read mush over the last few days of Christian missionaries being marytered here.  Is it worth it?   Of course.  It is easier to die for Christ then to live for him. 




Anyway, back to the Taj.  After the 4 hour ride to get there the place was not as packed as I thought it would be.  For the most part, we were able to really enjoy our time.  It is made from marble nad red stone and is truly one of the man made marvels of the world. 



After the 4 hour drive back to New Delhi I am exhausted.  Time for a bit of nite nite.

Check uot the cow which is sacred but they let him/her eat the garbage (which there is alot of here)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009