Jalgaon

Namaste~

We're in Jalgaon, mid-way between Nagpur and Mumbai. (Population 328,000 according to Lonely Planet). We took the train from Akola after experiencing several harrowing trips by car on the narrow and crowded highways around Akola. The team is in a comfortable hotel today for a 'rest' day. We don't really need to rest, but we are enjoying some down time to talk about our experiences and to get caught up on email, reading and corrrespondence. There is a phrase in Hindi, "Athiti Devo Bhav", the guest is god. This translates into incredible hospitality from our hosts and indeed every Rotarian we have met. Our every need is met instantly or anticipated.

I am so grateful to my lovely hosts in Nagpur, Amravati and Akola - Chandrasheki and Aasha Vaid, Rajendra and Manju Bansali and Dr. and Arati Kibe respectively. Their extraordinary hospitality has made me feel at home in their homes. District GSE Chair Sanjay Tatwawadi has ensured that our program has been enriching and we thank him, all of the members of the district GSE committee and especially the club presidents and Rotarians who have been so generous with their time.