What a trip- part 1

The kids had a three day weekend and we decided to take the opportunity to do a bit of traveling within India. We decided to head to Nagarhole National Park located in Southwest India. It was about 550 km from our house and took around 11 hours. I was amazed at the beautiful toll road between Chennai and Bangalore. The road was so smooth and the median had flowers and shrubs planted. The road was kept very clean, we actually saw people out sweeping the roadsides. It was an incredibly beautiful drive. There were the most gorgeous rock formations and mountains, all surround by coconut palms, teak trees, mangrove trees, sugar cane fields, banana plantations, cotton fields, rice patties, etc. I wished that we could have stopped about every 10 km to take photos but I had to take them while drive 100 km! Oh well, maybe next time! I loved looking at the beautiful fields. The people here work so hard. I guess they must be living like American's lived in the 1800's. They still work in the field with a team of oxen and a plow (this team had wooden wheels). Absolutely amazing.

Here is a great photo of some sheep being herded through the city.



And of course it's not everyday that you get to see water buffalo being transported in the back of a lorrie. What a site!


India is truly an amazing country. This was an incredibly huge move for our family (mostly me!). But I am so thankful for the opportunity that God provided for our family to witness this land and culture. It is definitely an experience we will cherish forever.