Sunday, November 28, 2010

Shake Off the Dust and Exhale


It's time to shake the dust off our inflatable pillows, back packs, sleep-sacks, that box of Imodium, and our beloved blog. In less than 48 hours the Migrant Monkeys are bound for India.

Friends and family keep asking "So, what are you going to do in India??" We've mapped out only a loose itinerary - letting the trip take us where it may. Mostly we're going to read the novels we've miserly collected for the trip, ride planes/trains/buses (maybe boats), visit ruined things, eat amazing veg food, meet people, and absorb as much Vitamin D as we can.

The other thing - the most important thing is - re-learning how to breathe. Last week a wise woman said to me, "Amy, I hope you get on that plane and exhale. I think you're one of those people who goes through life always holding her breath." So, I'm counting on India to challenge me, to teach me, and inspire me. I suspect she'll rise to the occasion.