As far as India goes... There are a few things that most anyone knows about, or at least can associate, with India:
1. Red Dots (of course)
2. The ladies beautiful long braids
3. And Henna
Lucky for us, we had the opportunity to experience all three in one night!
Our Amma, invited us in as always, to treat us like her own daughters. She quickly placed Hillary into a chair (who knew a pregnant woman could be so strong and aggressive?). Poor Hillary thought she was getting a hair cut. "It was so scary!"-Hillary
After calling for a translator, we came to know that our amma just wanted to braid our hair. As soon as she started, that is when the fun night began.
Once we had our hair braided, we had been kissed a million times, cheeks pinched, and more friends in our presence.
What else could there be?
Well...Amma, in her sneaky, silly state, decided she would place the ever so common dot on our foreheads. This was a true adventure!
We thought this was absolutely hilarious! She kept telling us to not tell anyone, and was very persistent on us keeping it "our little secret."
Once we left the house, it was only a matter of five minutes until we heard a knock on our door. To our surprise there was our amma, more friends, and henna. Again, we were quickly placed in a chair and decorated like a cake.
We can honestly say, we have experienced this culture to the fullest!
We put fake tatoos on the other night...if we were really hard core we'd probably do henna.
ReplyDeleteIn other news...is your title supposed to say "Indianized"?
LOVE you girls!
That is awesome guys! I love the henna. Kara and I always wanted to do that but never did. Bring some back when you come home so we can have an indianizing party together :) I love you both!
ReplyDeleteso she told you not to tell anyone... and you posted it on the internet? with pictures.
ReplyDeleteoh India, you slay me.