greetings for kolkata

we finally made it. after two days of travel we arrived in kolkata.
for the 10 hour layover in chicago, we took the train into downtown. we walked around and saw the mocp (museum of contemporary photography). then went at ate some pizza. how could we not eat pizza in chicago? then we hung around in a barnes and noble to kill some time before we headed back to the airport. are flight was for 7:15pm. in the airport, we ate our final portabella burger and got on the plane.
for the most part we both sleep really well. and the 12hrs went by rather fast. once we landed in dehli we had to claim our bags and go through customs. no problem there, but i (brandon) just started headed out of the airport and missed the turn for us to go to the other terminal. so after getting redirected, we made it back the bus that was to take us to the right one. our next flight was not until 6am the next, and it was only 9:30pm. so, we decided to get a room for the night and paid way too much staying close to the airport. but it was better than sleeping in the "waiting area" they had. and we had to start check in at 4am (ridiculous). once arriving in kolkata, we got a pre-paid taxi and headed to sudder st. this was our first real glimpse of india, and wow. it is not at all what we were expecting. so far everything seems crazy. it is hard to piece everything together and know exactly what is going on. we are overwhelmed and trying to get our bearings. so, right now we have found a decent room for a good price, a place to change money, small market with water and snacks, and an internet source. next is food. which, wish us luck, cydney doesnt care much for indian food. so, that is where we are at right now. we will keep you posted.
love,
brandon and cydney