Yesterday was, so far, my favorite day of the trip. After driving for about four hours in an air conditioned bus with kids sleeping the whole time, we were thrown into open jeeps and driven on rocky roads through the highest mountains in order to get to a tea plantation. My jeep ride was amazing for the simple fact that my driver was really nice and an awesome photographer. He had been driving this route for eleven years, so he was a pro. He made the sharpest of turns look simple and he told us some of the history of the location. The jeep drive was about an hours and half long, and we began seeing tea bushes after thirty minutes. The number of tea bushes that seen was indescribable. The fields stretched acres and acres into the mountains, over hill tops, and into the deepest of gullies. The smell emerging from these plants were refreshing and organic, compared to the scent of sewage and burning trash that we smelt in the city. After the ride, we were taken to the factory where the tea was processed into drinkable tea. After the process was explained, we were able to sample the teas made there, which I have to say was really strong and flavorful tea, the best I have had in a while. I think the best aspect of the day was the change in scenery. During our drive, I was able to witness the shift from city to the rural areas. There was a big difference in the mood and vibe of India after entering rural India, which was expected. It was more shocking to me because growing up I was always told that there are a lot of people in India and they all live in cities. To witness the rural areas was enlighten. The day, as a whole, was a large shift from the temple and museum viewing, which was relaxing and thrilling.
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