Spending 3 weeks with someone you have never met before can be taxing.

But right from the start, I felt an empathy with Deep. He is intelligent, perceptive and adaptable. We held many deep discussions as well as playful banters.

By taking care of everything for me, from transport to payments, I was able to concentrate on the travel experience. 

I would not have been able or confident enough to get about as we did, using local transport, without Deep.

At the same time, he provided me with a great insight into Indian culture. 

Thank you Deep for your friendship, your concern for my well-being and your preparedness to go that rxtra mile.