Celebrity Status!

India is absolutely amazing and has far more to offer than you could know before coming here! today we were in Agra and went to the Taj Mahal. Pictures don't do this place justice by any means. there is so much to see and learn and absorb from just being in its presence. It's majestic and calming and indescribable. the love story behind it too makes it all the more special. to think that this man built the magnificent place for his dead lover and the myths which accompany the love story are all the more special and romantic. But the craziest experience for me was being bombarded by Indian natives wanting to have their picture taken with me. their faces were mesmerized and they glowed just when i smiled or waved at them let alone having our picture taken together. One little girl had henna all on her arms and when she said hello i commented on the outstanding artwork. she was innocent and sweet and although we barely understood each other we found a way to communicate and make the moment specially. her whole family was with her and they were simply overjoyed by this. It is amazing to think that such a simple act goes a long way. throughout the day pictures kept coming and as annoying as it became i could not say no because the looks on their faces were worth the aggravation. so much has happened in just one day its hard to even recap all of it! there are very few words to accurately describe what India is like, it's a piece of dirty beauty. in the midst of all the dirt and poverty stands such a magnificent piece of art and history that is truly incredible!

BY: ERIN LUEDERS