Wednesday, January 3, 2001
Billie Topa Tate' and Fred Morton depart from O'Hare on an afternoon flight to London.

Thursday, January 4, 2001
We arrive safely in London. They prepare for the 11-hour flight to New Dehli.

Friday, January 5, 2001
Reach New Dehli safely and prepare for travel to our final destination.

Saturday, January 6, 2001
Reached destination, arrived safely. We are in a small village 17 hours from New Dehli. The travel was long and dusty but very much worth the time and travel. Outside is the chanting of the monastics and the air is filled with their meanings and substance. This is a good and special experience for me and for Fred. Telephone communication may not be possible on this leg of the trip. Please convey my loving greetings to everyone. I will try to send more correspondence when I can.

Sunday, January 7, 2001
When we reached New Dehli it was very crowded and there was very little time to sit - but that is okay - because there was nowhere to sit! We took care of some business we had in New Dehli proper and then waited for the train. Then it was about a 17 or 18 hour train ride to our destination. Though the ride was very very long, the miracles and related substance were very much as well. These are stories I'm saving, which I wish to share upon my return.

The Lama who is our instructor comes to this small village every year in December. The Bodhi Tree is here as well. The smiles are many and so are the mosquitoes! The dust is always a interesting challenge.

We met with many of the people and monastics at the temple, also we had a letter of introduction to the doctor - Director of the Tibetan medical center in the temple. She was very nice and invited us back - especially if we needed medical attention.

Fred and I are making sure the insects don't eat us alive, and we try to eat healthy. My spiritual teachers are always watching over us and guiding our path.

Tomorrow is another day of being taught the Phowa and its lineage. The teachings have been very excellent. This is very good and I can't wait to share.

I will try to write more tomorrow. tonight I am going to shower and do some meditation. Namaste and I look forward to sending correspondence tomorrow. Much love, Billie and Fred

Friday, January 11, 2001
I have received what I went to India for and we are on our way back home. We will see you soon, and relay our stories then!