Reflection Of My Trip

Cheryl Anne Anderson. Born 18-08-1961, first trip overseas to Chennai, India 20-03-2009. Here we go.
Sitting this morning I was looking through my photo's from my trip to India. Then I remembered that Simon told me to pen my thoughts each day. I went looking for my book and thought you might be interested in some of my writings.
Day 1 Friday 20th March 2009
Up early to get organised and off to the airport.
Slight adrenalin rush driving into the airport
Unsettled when arriving but calm once checked in.
Quite unusually calm....
Off to my plane 10am.
I must admit I did enjoy flying over Ayers rock ( it's a tourist thing)
I had an awesome flight. No worries or fears.
Flying over our country and seeing the red earth of Australia to the amazing blue ocean then over the islands. Truly beautiful.....
Flying into Singapore I was shocked at the ships in the water. Oh so many. I started thinking there must have been over 20, then I went onto at least 100, Now I would say 100's. Possibly 200 to 300. Oh my goodness.....
I haven't had any cause for concern. Am loving being a tourist. Changi airport in Singapore is amazing. So lovely. So many shops.
The fern garden and an orchid garden are so beautiful.

So much to do but I only needed to sit quietly and read.
Off to Chennai.
Slept most of the way to Chennai, on and off anyway.
Arrived at the airport. Hmmm the smells are quite confronting.
Trying my best to take it all in without making eye contact with anyone.
Coming down the escalator to a welcoming wave from Megan. A white face in a crowd of beautiful Indians.
Walking out of the airport, A blanket of dark skinned people, don't stare.
The first actual person I focused on was a man with only one leg. I'm sure I'll see many more to come. Don't stare.
Met up with Victor, our driver and off to home. All good. A beautiful Rangoli to welcome me.

Made it through day one without any trouble. Stay tuned for future postings.
Oh, I hope you enjoyed this one.