We arrived safely last night in Chenni last night. The plane landed about 1:30 am local time. It was interesting to note that there were no visitors allowed in the airport. If you want to pick someone up, you have to wait outside.
Workers from Good Shepherd Mission picked us up in 2 large van-type vehicles. They were very gracious, with flowers for us on arrival.
The trip from the airport to the Puttur was about 60-70 miles. It took us a little over 2 hours. Every rumor that you have heard about Indian driving is hereby confirmed. The roads were narrow. The dividing line was merely a suggestion - use either lane at any time. The horn as used regularly to warn others.
There were a lot of obstacles during the drive. The roads have a lot of potholes which require you to slow down all the time. There are a lot of pedestrians that walk right along the side of the road / highway (along with bicyclists). However, the topper has to be the livestock. Cows and pigs just sitting in the road waiting for you to drive around them.More about our arrival later.
Workers from Good Shepherd Mission picked us up in 2 large van-type vehicles. They were very gracious, with flowers for us on arrival.
The trip from the airport to the Puttur was about 60-70 miles. It took us a little over 2 hours. Every rumor that you have heard about Indian driving is hereby confirmed. The roads were narrow. The dividing line was merely a suggestion - use either lane at any time. The horn as used regularly to warn others.
There were a lot of obstacles during the drive. The roads have a lot of potholes which require you to slow down all the time. There are a lot of pedestrians that walk right along the side of the road / highway (along with bicyclists). However, the topper has to be the livestock. Cows and pigs just sitting in the road waiting for you to drive around them.More about our arrival later.
