Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Sweet Home Chicago!

HEY! - I finally figured out how to post (thanks liz)!

So, I arrived back in the US just short of a month ago after departing from Chennai.  I've been living in Michigan, working at a deli, walking a bunch, and catching sunsets over the lake.  I love it up there.   Soon however, I've got to return to elmhurst, pack up my stuff, then it's back to Wisconsin!....

I had an incredible time traveling India!  Lolly and I started in Rajastan, went up to Manali, then on to Haridwar and then through Nepal.  Highlights include taking turns driving an autorikshaw up a mountain in Udiapur after investing in a "special lassi", getting lost in a sea of clouds and following a yak-cow in hopes of finding civilization while in the Himalayan mountains near the Tibetan border, and a rakshi (nepali rice alcohol) filled wedding in a small nepali village that we heard a jaguar outside of.  Really, i couldn't have asked for a better time.

Also of interest, I ran into Mac, Vika, Carly, Jamie, and Brittney, during my travels - all of whom seemed in relatively good spirits.  Other than Vika, I think Brittney was the longest lasting on the Indian subcontinent - this is quite impressive as she traveled solo!

Anyways, I miss you guys! - If everybody could put down contact information that would be really helpful.  I'm planning a US tour and it'd be great  to meet up if I come to anybody's hometown.  Hopefully, we'll meet again in the not so distant future.

                 From Elmhurst Illinois,

                                  -Matt

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