Today is Sunday.  I leave for Mumbai on Thursday, 30 Jan.

So many people have asked me if I really want to go to India.  Why would I want to go?
I say why wouldn't I want to go to India.

The country is amazing. The history, culture, food and people are wonderful.  I will be able to experience India with my friends.

I have asked for the past 2 years to go to Mumbai and train my counterparts. They are a group of amazing people. I have known many of my co-workers for 6 years.  (4 coworkers have come to the USA in the past 18 months.)   I know I will learn new things while working in Mumbai.  Will Mumbai be the same once I leave?  Will I be the same?  My goal is to leave a better person.  I want to learn and experience something new every day.

This is my first trip without my husband, Manny.  For 27 years we have traveled together for the major trips. I am planning everything. (I am a Project Manager all the time.)  I know I have no control when the planes will take off and land, but I need to feel I am in control.  I am waiting for the details about my accommodations and transportation while in Mumbai.  I am nervous about having this adventure without Manny.

Note:  My name has been corrected by my company. British Airways charged 17 cents (US) to add a space between my first and middle names.  I was told I will have no problems at the airport due to my name not matching my passport.  Can you believe there is a charge?  I was shocked.

Real packing has begun.  There are 2 large suitcases in the living room.  Manny is packing all of the items. The maximum weight of each suitcase on British Airways is 51 pounds.  Both are under at this time!

Plans for tomorrow is a deep muscle massage in the evening after going to the gym.  More to come...

One more thing...Will I be able to watch the Super Bowl?  I am a Denver Broncos fan.