2011-07-25: Kolkata Daily Digest

  • 01.00 (10pm UK time) Soon be boarding flight to Kolkata. We reckon whoever invented I Spy had spent far too long in airports. #
  • 08.20 (3.50am UK time) Touched down in Kolkata. Short night, not much sleep to be had! #
  • 09.45 Met at airport by Pastor Asis, now on our way to BMS. Kolkata traffic making it’s usual impact on those who’ve not experienced it. #
  • 10.40 We’ve arrived! Unpacking, settling in and freshening up. Everyone is fine. Sun is shining. Car horns are blaring. #
  • Having all sorts of connection problems, so apologies for lack of info. We’ve been fed and watered, and had a first foray into the streets. #
  • 15.50 Meeting with Pastor Asis in a minute to sort out our itinerary over the next two weeks. #
  • 17.50 Great meeting with representatives from many of the ministries we will be visiting. Wonderful welcome and hospitality. #
  • 19.20 Productive day, meeting our hosts: such kind, gentle, humble, gracious Christians. We are already being so well looked after. #
  • Now for evening meal. #
  • 20.45 Most of us (if not all of us) now heading for an early night. Sleep deprived brains have ceased to function. Good night! #