The night before my 10 trip to India. I am actually mostly packed, which surprises me. I still don’t have a clear idea of my schedule, but I know most of what I want to accomplish:
1. Install database
2. Get my student situated at SRH for the summer
3. Assess the SRH slum and PPTCT projects, since these are new for me since the last time I was in India
4. Explore new opportunities for CaseIndiaTrips experiences
My first challenge is going to be getting a decent cell phone. Apparently, if one knows what they are doing, one can use the cell phone for internet access for one’s laptop. Of course, this can clearly be done here in the USA as well, but my understanding is that in India it does not cost an arm and a leg. Not only do I not know how to rig this, but I don’t even know who to talk to about it.
I am excited to be flying KLM again. Am interested to see the new airport in Hyderabad, but not enthused about the huge distance from this airport to my family’s place. The old airport was just 15 minutes away. This one is an hour away under the best circumstances, I am told. Plus it costs Rs. 1000 ($25).
Filed under: Global Health | Tagged: CIT2, PMTCT, SRH
Being upgraded to first class was an auspicious start-bodes well for items above. Jai Ganesh!