June
6, 2015
I got up this morning with a smile on my face even though I had been awake since 4:00
am. This didn’t matter though, because I was going to see the beautiful Rock
Fort. However, like all my time here in India, nothing happens the way I want
it to happen. Instead of spending my beautiful Saturday morning shopping in the
streets of Trichy, I found myself waiting behind the reception desk at Janet
Nursing Home, waiting for Dr. Victoria to appear. I was upset because I wasn’t
supposed to be there and due to miscommunication, I was stuck there. It wasn’t
a pleasant start to my morning but looking back at it, I am glad it happened. I
would have missed the birth of my sixth godchild, plus, as a bonus I got to see
the mother get sterilized. 
At
4:00 pm, Emily’s bird watching friends took us to see Rock Fort. We took the
public bus to get there, which was an amazing experience. There were too many
people on the bus and it was cramped and hot, but somehow I was having the time
of my life. The walk to the entrance of the temple was like being on the
streets of New York City, there were tons of people and tons of vendors trying
to sell their stuff, it was chaotic. I kept trying to stop and shop, but
everyone else was focused on getting to the temple entrance. Once at the
entrance, we removed our shoes, greeted the god Ganesha, lit a candle, made a
wish, and then started our long hike up the stairs. I have never sweated so
much in my life until today. I had underestimated the Indian heat, never again
shall I complain about North Carolina’s weather. If you ever find yourself in Trichy, please
make it your goal to visit Rock Fort. Even though we were in the presence of
this wonderful temple, my hair was still the main attraction of the day. 
Day seven in Trichy and I'm falling in love with the city all over again.
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