We're in Chennai.

After the marathon 16 hour trip from San Francisco, we took our final leg, which felt like a short four hour flight from Dubai to Chennai. I have decided that its easier to get on a plane to leave India than it is to get off a plane and arrive in India.

While on the plane, the flight attendants handed out customs forms and H1N1 forms a mere twenty minutes before landing. Then they promptly told us to put our tray tables away. So much for filling out the forms... After deplaning, we were diverted to a long line, where masked attendants collected our H1N1 forms and shot our foreheads with infra-red thermometers. I guess we're healthy enough, because all made it through.

After that, we went through customs, who collected our customs declarations, our now-stamped H1N1 forms, and scrutinized our passports. Then we left customs, had our passports checked again, and were allowed downstairs to collect our luggage. Finally our passports were checked one more time as we left the terminal and pushed our way out into the heat and crowds. We quickly spotted Rev. David and his wife Jothi. It was a great relief to find our friends waiting for us.

A short (and exciting, for the new team members) cab ride over to the hotel, and here we are. We've showered, had breakfast, rested, and are about to join Rev. David and Jothi for lunch.

Gary Bell and Rev. David returned to the airport to pick up Kathryn, who has joined us from Korea. Our clocks haven't adjusted yet, so we're all about taking it easy today. After lunch, we'll spend the afternoon at the Christian Media Center evaluating the work we have before us.

-Josh