On their way, from JFK
Global LAB students and program directors at orientation in New York
Following a great two and a half day Semester orientation at Lifebridge Sanctuary the group caught the 12:40 bus to NYC, leaving plenty of time to get to JFK several hours ahead of tonight’s 8:10 flight to Delhi. Building in some extra time turned out to be a good idea, as the Trailways bus broke down en route and a new bus had to be dispatched for the journey to continue. Galen described it as an excellent introduction to the kind of unexpected transportation delays everyone will learn to roll with once in India. The group has now checked in, cleared security at JFK, and will soon be taking off for Delhi via a quick layover in London. We’ll post a note here as soon as they have arrived in India and reached their guesthouse.
During orientation, students set a new speed record for untying the Human Knot and forming a circle without once letting go of each other's hands.
On Saturday we hiked to Table Rocks within the Mohonk Preserve (New York's largest non-profit nature preserve; designated by the Nature Conservancy as one of the planet's "Last Great Places") and enjoyed sunshine and a panoramic view of the Catskills range to the north.
Knight singing "Salwar Kameez," an original composition from last semester about the national dress of South Asia.
Between Tracy's singing and guitar playing, Jesse's musical gifts (thanks, Jesse, for the post-meal piano jam sessions and for sharing your blog), Cassie's experience as a singer in a Ska band, and all the other musical talents yet to surface, this promises to be a semester filled with outstanding music and song.
Tracy borrowed Knight's guitar and revealed some serious musical talent, singing John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery."