The serenity of the setting sun outside my plane window was in sharp contrast to the tight quarters within. I love traveling, but I hate flying. The airlines don't make it easy: long lines to check in, delayed flights, and just enough room to … [Read more...]
Pack a Bag, Hit the Road
January 8, 2014 by
The Sapir Whorf hypothesis states that we perceive reality on the basis of our language. Beyond language, our reality is shaped by travel and by experiencing different cultures. As an educator, I have had the privilege of traveling extensively … [Read more...]
Coming To America
August 30, 2013 by
I came to America 28 years ago, to the day, with two suitcases and a dream in my heart. The suitcases are long gone, but the dream is alive and well. I can distinctly see my mother at Delhi Airport, overwhelmed with tears in her eyes as she bid me … [Read more...]
“Welcome Home”
July 8, 2013 by
One more international trip is under my belt. We enjoyed London. The hustle bustle of the city was palpitating. Good food, great sights, a cosmopolitan environment with people from all over the world, and an energy that was unleashed. I witnessed my … [Read more...]
