Dream Trip 2009

Great Travel Moment

This young girl danced, whirled, and stretched to the beat of music as onlookers convened in the desert. She was strikingly talented, drawing our attention to the beat with the sashaying of her hips as she demonstrated traditional Rajasthani dance . I saw innate leadership skills when she grabbed our hands and organized us as we rose from our chairs to join in. To think that in a few years she most likely will be married. She will have little opportunity to leave her village or pursue a career. It was obvious to me that she could lead exhibitions, or maybe run a company. The next morning I found her. She didn't appear to be on her way to school. I admired her earrings. She fanned out her dress and turned around to show me her skirt. I wanted so badly to bring her home with me.