orientation

there are several different programs that all come together in india as SIP students. the difference is the cost and the structure. there are over 50 CIEE students. two students are independent, and there are four ISEP students. i am in the ISEP program. the CIEE students had orientation today. they listened to safety lectures and had tours and learned about classes.

instead of orientation, the six of us went into the city by rickshaw.

 i didn't leave the hostel without first saying herro to the pups.

 they are cute, huh?

 here we go, walking from the hostel to the main gate to catch a rickshaw. mister sun from s. korea, anders from norway, sumi from NC, marissa from OR, and shane from KS.

 mister sun liked shane's bike.

 notice the editing on the sign. evidence of the telangana separatist movement is everywhere.

 first rickshaw ride.

 fence decorated with marigolds.

 engrish. there was also an amusing advertisement for an engagement ring that said: expressing love now easier.

 chai

 coffee shop.

dinner!

here is a video i took of the rickshaw ride back to campus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxmqulKiFfM