Hello to all!  My name is Carmen Matthews, and I live in Coos Bay, Oregon.   I am beginning this blog to share my experiences with friends, family, and the world.   The experience of a lifetime is coming my way, and I am eagerly waiting to depart.  My destination-India.  I have been interested in the culture of India for quite some time, and I have always wanted to travel to that part of the world.  Recently, I was granted the opportunity to make my dream come true.  Rotary International has a program called the Group Study Exchange (GSE), which sends a small group of people to other countries to broaden their experience and expand their outreach.   This is a wonderful program, and I am so gracious for the chance to participate.  I hope to provide a in-depth look at my journey India, as well as provide additional information about the GSE program.  You will also get a glimpse of who I am as well.   I can't wait to share more!  For now, I will exit with my sign-out "peace and music."  Talk to you soon!