Today was our last day in India! We spent our day at Kovalam Beach, which we just found out will soon be demolished and replaced with an international sea port! :( We will be the last Team Iowa that got to visit! Sad day. During our time at Kovalam, we swam, caught some rays, bought some final goodies, and grabbed a bite to eat.
After returning from Kovalam, we got cleaned up and had one last oreo milkshake at the restaurant across from our hotel <3 The Pallium India van parade then arrived and took us on a nighttime city tour of Trivandrum. We made visits to a temple, an abandoned 15th century palace, a beach (the cool night breeze off of the sea was amazing), and drove past some other cool places.
Now, here I am, 3 hours before we leave our hotel for the airport, reflecting on all the incredible experiences I've had here over the past 3 weeks (and trying to figure out how I'll fit all the stuff I've purchased into my suitcases). I won't be too sappy here because I think the rest of the blog speaks for itself, but I'm extremely fortunate to have taken part in this opportunity, and will undoubtedly be a more well-rounded nurse and person in general because of this journey. I've met 15 outstanding other students from the University of Iowa and made some great new friends, and I hope we will all keep in touch.
Although I am not looking forward to the 18 hour plane ride home followed by a 4 hour bus ride (and all the security checks and small layovers in between), I am excited to see everyone I've missed while I was here. Thank you to Dr. Eland, Dr. Broderick, UI International Programs, Pallium India, and the Capital Hotel for everything! Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible for me! And yes, as always, thank YOU for reading! :)
After returning from Kovalam, we got cleaned up and had one last oreo milkshake at the restaurant across from our hotel <3 The Pallium India van parade then arrived and took us on a nighttime city tour of Trivandrum. We made visits to a temple, an abandoned 15th century palace, a beach (the cool night breeze off of the sea was amazing), and drove past some other cool places.
Now, here I am, 3 hours before we leave our hotel for the airport, reflecting on all the incredible experiences I've had here over the past 3 weeks (and trying to figure out how I'll fit all the stuff I've purchased into my suitcases). I won't be too sappy here because I think the rest of the blog speaks for itself, but I'm extremely fortunate to have taken part in this opportunity, and will undoubtedly be a more well-rounded nurse and person in general because of this journey. I've met 15 outstanding other students from the University of Iowa and made some great new friends, and I hope we will all keep in touch.
Although I am not looking forward to the 18 hour plane ride home followed by a 4 hour bus ride (and all the security checks and small layovers in between), I am excited to see everyone I've missed while I was here. Thank you to Dr. Eland, Dr. Broderick, UI International Programs, Pallium India, and the Capital Hotel for everything! Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible for me! And yes, as always, thank YOU for reading! :)
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