Arrival in India

We made it to India. The flight was long. We got an unexpected upgrade at the last minute in London to business class. What a blessing. We are extremely tired and suffering from jet lag. We try and stay awake to adjust but just can't keep our eyes open. The airport was large
and modern. The mission president and another senior couple met us at the airport. We really stand out in a crowd. A very very small taxi drive to the apartment. I am not driving here!!!!! Some 3-4 million people in Bangalore city and they are all out on the streets, or it felt that way. The other couple has been here 6 weeks and they love it. They are adjusted and feel right at home. We look forward to that. Having been here just a few hours the culture shock is extreme and vivid. We went to church just hours after arrival. Our luggage arrived safe and sound. Church was amazing. The building is nicer than I expected. The place was packed with over 100 to the main meeting. Most of the members are younger people. We went for a walk in the evening around the neighborhood - wow! Tomorrow will be our first real day with our eyes open. I hope that I can get back to sleep tonight. I tired to e-mail last night but I just could not function.

We love you all. Our hearts are full of love.