BOB & JOHN HOME SAFELY. We're happy to report that the team members scheduled to return to the USA on Saturday--Bob Yardy and John Hay, Jr.--made it home safely. Flying out of Delhi on Saturday morning, they arrived with theirs and Joe James' boxed bikes at Chicago O'Hare early in the evening. Unfortunately, their bags were in one of the 747's cargo bays with a jammed door that took several hours to open. John's baggage was later flown on to Indianapolis and Bob's was shipped to Champaign, Illinois.JOE STILL IN INDIA. Joe flew from Delhi to Hyderabad early Saturday morning for a week of administrative meetings there. It won't be a week of biking, that's for sure. He is scheduled to conclude his extended journey in India on Saturday. We have not yet received word from our guide Sanjay Sumadre as to whether or not he arrived back in Yavatmal.
CONTRASTS STRIKE US. What a contrast in weather and culture Bob and John are experiencing. From 85 degrees (Fahrenheit) and sunshine to frigid temperatures and snow on the ground... with more expected across Illinois and Indiana
early this week. From a land were simple living is the rule to a place where heightend pace and pressure assert their impact on individuals, families, institutions, and communities. Still, it is home and we're glad to be here.GRATEFUL. We're inestimably grateful for what we have been privileged to experience over the past six weeks. Grateful, also, for all who have encouraged us, prayed for us, supported the project, and worked faithfully behind the scenes. As we debrief and assess the project, we will be sharing our thoughts and offering specific "thanks" in coming days and weeks. Stay tuned!
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