My trips to India are so short! I feel like I just got here, ran through the epic rains of the monsoon season, ate delicious Indian street food, and was then dragged home. Where did the time go? I’m not done with this country. It fascinates me with its diversity, its conflicts and its culture. I want to explore all of Punjab, to walk to the border, to see the magic of Kashmir and the beautiful waters of Kerala. I want to delve deeper into the psyche of the people, and better understand how similar—or different—I am from them.
I come from an Indian family, but I am still removed in a sense from Indian culture because of my upbringing. I know I’ll be back, but what will I do when I come next? Change is the word resonating in Indian society right now, especially in the big cities. I want to be a part of that change, and I want to better understand India. Yes, this good-bye is anti-climactic. But that’s because I know it’s not really a good-bye; it’s more of an “I’ll be back.” But that’s not concise enough…so, good-bye [for now].
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