Hey! So I couldnt figure out how to write a new post on this computer…And it looks like Ive been appointed official blogger heh

We are in Udaipur ‘venice of the east’ at the moment. Tomorrow we leave for the village. I cant decide whether Im more excited or freaked out at the thought of no electricity or water or basic appliances. Oh well, it should be an interesting experience…
Im also worried because Ive been sort of ’sickly’ for the past few days. I went to the doctor today and they prescribed some meds that should help me out when living the rural life.
Right now we are staying in a relatively nice hotel with a tv, fridge, decent bathroom and LEOPARD PRINT SHEETS. The moment they opened that door it was like a light shining in from above, haha. Last night we ate in a beautiful hotel/restaurant/palace overlooking the waters and the lake palace. There are a lot of places like that around here making Udaipur one big tourist attraction. The people here are also more friendly and I have yet to run into any beggars.
We have been shopping a lot recently and Ive bought quite a few things and also gotten MAJORLY ripped off. Luckily Ive been assigned a bargaining partner so we’ll see how it goes next time!
Anywho, Elliott and I are in a local internet cafe which is basically like a little room with one computer and 3 guys waiting around starring. I think Elliott wants on so Ill say my goodbyes. I dont think Well be writing for the next week or so…
BYEBYE

AVERY

Hey! Its Avery!
First off I’d like to give a shout out to my lovely dears: Dearest MEAGAN Dearest KATIE Dearest ALICE Dearest..Haley..dearest Dearest..uhh alright, Austin..
Sooo the flight here was long and tiresome and for the first day everyone felt pretty miserable. We were fed literally every few hours till we were completely stuffed. Ive tried quite a variety of food…ending today with a fast trip to a local sweet shop. It was beautiful.
The traffic here is INSANE. I think ive already become immune to the fear of being ran over. The majority of the road is dominated by bikes, cars, buses and rickshaws -which weve been riding; AWESOME- and the occasional cow. There is a lot of honking, of course. There is also a lot of stray dogs, a few monkeys and many many beggars. It’s hard not to give in the the children beggars . The girls follow you around doing insane gymnastics and the boys drum. I feel very snobbish and touristy most of the time -especially with them. Coping seems to be one of the major challenges among us all.
Anyways, Id write more but its almost 11:30 and I am wiped and covered in a layer of sweat so I’d better not.
We are all doing fine and getting along well. Caitlin and Carolyn lost their bags but are dealing with it and hopefully will get theirs soon. We will be here a few more days before taking the bus to Jaipur. I can’t wait!!

Night! I miss everyone.
Oh, and Austin, I only stole a bag of candy. That’s it. I swear