Connection
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India pt. 5: Returning Home
Kolkata, previously known as Calcutta, is the city from which my parents originate. I had heard many stories about this place since I was a child, and finally, I was here in person…
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India pt.4: Kolkata – A Sign from my Ancestors
Our first stop when we landed in Kolkata was the Chinese burial ground. As we searched for my great-grandparents amidst the labyrinth of scattered tombstones -- a sign from beyond the grave..
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India pt. 3: Jaipur & Agra
At the halfway point of my trip, my cousin Bethany arrived. Before heading to Kolkata together to visit our parents' hometown, we visited Jaipur and Agra. It was her first time backpacking and…