Checking in to and boarding a flight at the CSI airport in Mumbai is about as pleasant as being groped on a crowded subway. After being hassled by continental for an hour (After all I was flying in cattle class... no wait, they treat cows nicer than coach in India) I had to go thru 2 different security check points. Although, the one highlight was seeing a group of about 50 Muslims praying for Ramadan in front of the next gate (it was a Saudi Airlines flight to Jeddah).
The 15 hour flight from Mumbai to Newark was bearable. While the seat was very uncomfortable, I was able to sleep for a bit and watch 3 Bollywood movies. After clearing customs in EWR, I rechecked and boarded my flight to Fort Laurderdale. It took 24 hours door to door, but I am happy to be home now.
My trip to India was incredible! I learned so much about a culture that I never really had much exposure to. My friend and her kind family really gave me an insight to India that no regular tourist could ever get. I saw so much in only two weeks! When I am not so jet lagged (Tomorrow morning) I will post my final thoughts.
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