In Calcutta!

We have arrived in Calcutta. The flight wasn't too bad. Though we read the ticket wrong and arrived at the airport 2 hours early (4 hours before the flight) . One of those hours, however, was spent going through endless security checkpoints, that included two x-ray machines for our bags, two hand searches of our bags, three hand searches of our bodies, and confiscation of my sewing kit and rope that Amanda was carrying. India Airlines, despite it's bad reputation, left on time and provided us with a big snack for the 1 hour journey. We were able to see some of the Himalayan peaks above the clouds which was fun.

After arrival while waiting at the pre-paid taxi booth, we met two girls from Israel who have been in India for three months. We ended up sharing a taxi with them to downtown. They then went on to find western food (Dominos) and we found a place to stay. A very decent room with airconditioning and hot water. Perhaps a bit expensive ($16) , but it's hot here, and it's been so long since we've taken a hot shower.

We received an email from our contact here in the city. And we'll call her tonight.

Saturday at 3pm we fly to Hyderabad by Sahara Air.