Kimberly Le Post # 4

Yesterday was very tiring, especially because we had to wear this traditional outfits all day in the scorching heat, even though we were only outside for a short while. Personally, i'm just not used to being outside in the sun with no beach around, so that took a little bit of getting used to.

We visited a textile company, one of the largest in India. We sat down at the meeting room where the executives of the company came and gave us a presentation into what it is they do. Surprisingly, the people were regarded by the top dog as the his top officers, all men, no woman. Funny that we were there representing an all woman's college, but in being there and actually being able to ask questions, I learned from a man's.. let me rephrase, from the men's point of view what role woman actual play. Overall, to the men in India, women are mothers. They are more family and relationship oriented.

Today started off extraordinary! I realized I lost weight and so for breakfast, I dogged down 4 slices of toast and a bowl of cereal. We then took a luxurious bus trip up to another college where i believe we as guest were treating the best. I swaer it felt like royalty and all the treatment came directly from the people's hearts and it was very touching. From the moment we stepped out the bus, fireworks shot off and there was drums and music playing and students lined up, all the way to the auditorium that was built the evening prior, where 90% of the students put on a fabulous presentation for us. It was a lecture, a play, a mime show, a fashion show, and much much more, all crammed in one. It was amazing and I could not have felt any more welcomed. I love India, this country has captured my heart.