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<\/a><\/p>\nI was reluctant to write a post that reflected poorly on our host country – until I arrived in Hubli and realized that what I’d seen was not representative of India.\u00a0 Hubli is an inland city, in the south west.\u00a0 Here is a city filled with people going to work, school children walking unattended to and from school, and several universities, including BVB, where we are attending class.\u00a0 The energy is palpable in our work groups – we are generating ideas to improve social issues.\u00a0 The students are young, optimistic, intelligent – and did I say fun?\u00a0 We spend time laughing, sharing the quirks of our cultures (did you know that there are no toaster ovens in Hubli?), and enjoying the company of one another.\u00a0 I feel energized, optimistic, and adventurous!\u00a0 This image captures the India I will remember – smart, cute, and growing!<\/p>\n
! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The first part of our trip in Delhi, did indeed cause me great despair.\u00a0 My traveling companions are a delight, the hotel we stayed in comfortable and welcoming.\u00a0 But the experience in this large city was far from delightful.\u00a0 The … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n