How lucky we are to have something that makes saying good-bye so hard.
None of us could have ever imagined the extent to which India and its people would touch us. How can we possibly sum up an experience that has had such a profound effect on each one of our lives? And how can we even begin to thank all the people who have made these last 5 weeks one of the most enriching, unforgettable and unique travel experiences ever? The love we have been shown, the learning we have done, the people we have met, the things we have seen…how can we put all this into words?
As she was showing us around Mumbai the other day, one of our hosts said: “If everyone in the world had an opportunity to do a GSE exchange, then there would be no war.” We couldn’t agree more. What better way to reach deep understanding of culture, religions, and values than through the eyes and perspectives of the people of a country while living life alongside them, even if just for a brief period of time. The speed and depth of the connections that have developed during our time here is a beautiful reminder that at the very heart of it all, people are people no matter where you go. We may be leaving India but we are returning home carrying home in our hearts the kindness we have been shown as well as precious memories that will forever endure.
"I cannot say good-bye to those whom I have grown to love, for the memories we have made will last a lifetime and never know a good-bye." Anonymous
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