India Part 2

Well I am back in India, for another work trip. It is a much shorter journey of only two weeks. I left LA this past Saturday. Tamiko dropped me off at the airport. It was a sad departure for us both since I had only gotten back from Christmas vacation visiting family in Boston only just less than a week. The flight out was different as I flew to Hong Kong for my layover. This stretch of trip was VERY long, roughly 15 hours. The seats and service were great but there is really only so long you can stay cooped up. I ended up watching 4 movies, read almost an entire book, ate twice, and slept here and there. I was looking forward to the Hong Kong airport to see how different it would be but sadly it didn't really feel all too different from any other airport. Everyone spoke English very well. The only fun part while waiting for connecting flight was all the food in the lounge was Chinese. The good part was the flight from there to Bangalore was short (less than 6 hours).
Arriving India was no problem and the driver that work sent was waiting for me right outside. The ride to hotel was roughly 1 hour and I was able to continue reading the final chapter of the mystery I began on trip out. Thanks Tamiko for such a great gift, the IPad made this flight and stay in India so much simplier this go around. I didn't have to carry any books or magazines and I carry it with me to breakfast and dinner. I finally got settled into hotel room at 5am Monday morning, and went into work at 10 am so I could properly adjust to time. It was great seeing everyone again in person along with new faces. What I felt last time I was here returned again in abundance, this feeling of being part of their team and a sincere happiness and gratitude of my being here. It's hard for me to explain but definitely makes me want to help as much as possible while I am here. So began my 2nd India trip.