So my first weekend in Kolkata was a success. I met up with my friend and even spent some time with her mom and sister and cousin. They took me shopping and I now have several new outfits for the rest of my trip, which is always fun. The markets we went to ranged from high end malls (not the typical) to street vendors. It was quite the experience, I was just glad I wasn't by myself trying to buy things, because the art of haggling is much harder to do when you're white and don't speak the language and know that no matter what you're paying too much.
This evening we are traveling to Murshidabad, where we will be for about a week. I have no idea what internet access will be like - my guess is not very good. It hasn't been great most of the weekend, but we are on campus right now which is why I'm able to update this. I am going to continue to write (I have a couple of other posts still on my computer that I will transfer next time I am able) and post things once I have the chance. I will also put up pictures after this next week.
I am looking forward to this next part of the trip; we will be seeing more villages and getting out of the cities. I've enjoyed being in Kolkata, and it's fun that we'll be back here several times so we can get to know it even more. But it is also cool to be getting to leave the cities and experience other parts of the country.
So that's it for now. Know that I'm safe and having a good time. Will update again when I can. xo
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