Friday June 18th, 2010
Our trip from London to India was way more involved and intense that we thought it would be. We were so tired as the flight was long and hot. We had a lot of luggage and from one airline to another they had differing rules about the amount or weight you could take with you. The stuff we could check from Seattle to London was different than what we could check from London to Chennai. We ended up shipping a bag from London to Chennai. More cost, but less of a hassle. We still had two bags each, plus 2 carry ons each and it was all heavy, especially then you are hot and tired. Once on the plane we were ok, just in for a long flight. They did give us emergency exit seasts, so we had lots of leg room, which was nice. We landed in Delhi which was about 3 hours North West of where we needed to go. We had about 5 hours to kill there in Delhi too which is tough. There was not a lot to do in Delhi plus we had to re-check all our luggage so it was once again sit in the airport and wait with all the luggage taking turns getting up, walking around, using the bathroom, or getting a food item or beverage, or just plain ol napping. Too stressful! I thought it would be easier. Next time, we will pack lighter …
Arrival into Chennai was not nearly as bad as we were expecting. Everything and Everyone told us our senses would be inundated with horrible smells, and dirty people, and high heat and humidity. We were not at all. The air was not clean but did not smell at all, and although hot, there was a great breeze that kept us cool, and the people were beautiful. Alan met us there at the airport. He was so sweet to hire a car for us so we could fit all our luggage in and meet us there. It was nice to see a smiling face when we got off the plane. Although the only white people around, we found the people of Chennai to be friendly. Well, this is our new home. So much awaits us!
This is us just after we arrived in Chennai! 
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