She’s the First Finally Makes it to India!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Christen Brandt

Yesterday, as I was getting on the subway, a woman gave my over-stuffed hiking pack and canvas bag a once-over and asked, “Are you going on a hike?”

“No,” I told her. “I’m going to India.” Is there any better way to start a day than with a conversation like that?

About to take off! We had a lot more energy before 18+ hours on planes.

Kate and I made it here to Bangalore, India, after 29 (29!) hours on the road. It’s 3 a.m. and we’re about to crash, but we had to let everyone know: We made it! And we’re getting ready to start almost three weeks of filming, teaching, and hanging out with the awesome students at Shanti Bhavan. So before we get started, we’re asking you: What do you want to know about Shanti Bhavan? About India? Let us know, and we’ll get you the answers. Watch out for more blog posts to come soon — but for us, it’s time to pass out!

...kind of like I did in the Frankfurt airport yesterday.

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  • Sarah B.

    Hooray, Christen and Kate! Glad you guys got there safe and sound. I guess the first thing I’d like to know is what the girls enjoy most about school? And what are their favorite subjects? Can’t wait to see more posts!

  • http://planetcreds.org rahul

    good luck Christen…I want to know what motivates the girls to go to school ? Is it shelter, Food, Security ?

  • Dawn Toy

    Christen, I want you to know you have so many people at home who are proud and amazed at all you continue to accomplish. (Grandma gives her best) I am wondering if the girls remind you of anyone? All that potential just looking for an outlet?

  • Claire Biggs

    Hi Girls!

    First, can’t wait to read the updates! I’m going to make it to SB one day, and this is getting me even more excited!

    I’d love to know what the students are interested in and what – if anything – we can do to encourage them in their studies.

    Have a blast!

    Claire

  • Randy Ross

    Glad to here you arrived safely – my interest is in the food in India with emphasis on bread / sweet goods – let us know what is a special bread in India – be safe and we look forward to the second edition of Wonderlust – from one adventurer to another – enjoy!!!!!

    • Randy Ross

      Loved the latest blog – eating food off a banana leaf is so good – can’t wait to hear more – safe travels from the Big Dog – Love ya Kate

      • Randy Ross

        Katie,
        You make the sari look good girl and I see it is in tar heel blue and not tiger orange.lol

        • http://www.katelordphoto.com Kate Lord

          Thanks, Uncle Randy! We’re having a great time! We’ll be responding the all the questions from the comments in a blog post soon!

          • Randy Ross

            What an adventure you must be having and you know I love a good adventure!!! The blogs and pictures are wonderful with such a slant to the good things in life – keep it up girls!!! I smell pulitzer!!!!! Love Uncle Randy

  • Emily Fick

    HI christen! I have a question.Did u see any tigers? Another question is how old are the girls when they go to school? What do their homes look like?Be safe and don’t let the tigers eat you!Next time bring a airhorn if they atak you!ha ha! I love you

    love by always,
    Emily
    P.S. post lots of picks!see ya!

  • Jagadish Thota

    Gud Luck !!

  • Randy Ross

    Katie – great video of the graduation – as much as we say we are different – we are the same in this world. People celebrate their children’s accomplishments.
    The scent of a pulitzer is getting stronger!!!!!! Great work ladies!!!

    Uncle Randy

    • Randy Ross

      Thank you girls for a wonderful culinary pictorial tour of Indian bread – I can’t wait to hear the live commentary! Love always Uncle Randy