India for Mr. Kinnison

May 31, 2017 - 2017 Op:Rangeeli Shuruata

by Zeke Kinison
The smell in India is an odd caucaphony of assaults to my nostrils, some of which are oddly pleasing while others are pretty vile.  I would say the general smell could be summed up as incense, poop, nature, and curry.  My most pressing mission yet has been managing to avoid my omniprescent fear of the so called “loose stool”, as Bret taught and I soon overused.  I did however feel really sick on the bus ride home today, almost lost it on the stairs to the hotel actually, but now I know that Dramamine is must on the bus rides around here.  The driving in India could be a metaphor for how my thoughts travel around in my head: chaos with relatively no order that somehow manages to function.  But besides all those observations, as all of us on the expedition had predetermined in our minds, the children are the most significant portion of the trip and will most definitely be the most memorable.  They range from trouble makers such as Sahil and Monaj to sweet, kindhearted little dudes like Devender.  No matter what their personality may be, I know they’ll have a lasting impact on all of us far into our futures, and I’m dying to talk everyone’s ear off at home as I sure I already am here.  I don’t wanna spoil all my pictures so I’ll just leave this one with no caption to keep everyone guessing

 

Editors note:  The thumbnail image depicts the fact that Zeke’s big hair is intruiging to the Bandal Public School kids.

 

 

9 Responses to “India for Mr. Kinnison”

  1. There are so many stories in that one photo. I love it!! Thanks for writing big guy. Missing you and so enjoying your adventures vicariously. Love, Momma Kinnison

  2. Zeke, so glad to hear from you and love the photos! I can’t wait to hear your stories- just keep your privates private😘 Love you and hope you have an awesome time! See you soon. Love and hugs, Auntie Kelly

  3. Zeke, this is going to be such an awesome experience for you. I can’t wait to hear all about it. Be safe. Cathy

  4. Don’t spend all of your time on the toilet, kid
    -James

  5. Love that picture Mr. Kinnison! I’m so proud of all you do. I hope you’re having the adventure of a lifetime! I love you!

  6. Love that we can follow your adventures and view the photos! I think your hair has grown since you’ve arrived in India! Makes it easier on me to pick you out immediately in a group photo, plus looks like the kids are enjoying it😉 Keep blogging and posting photos! Can’t wait to hear every detail! Love you much! Be safe!
    – Aunt "Honey Jo"

  7. Hope you are having a really good time, getting to know all the kids and helping them. This is a once in a life time adventure for you, but hope we both experience this next year.

  8. A

  9. I miss you and can’t wait to hear all the stories of your amazing experience

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