Then we went to the train station area to locate a hotel to rest for the night and get up early for our train. Linda used her Lonely Planet guide to locate a hotel. Well, the place was crummy but we were both tired and wanted to just park our stuff and head out for the changing of guards ceremony at the Pakistan-Indian Border.
We had to take a bus to get to the border and then take a tuk-tuk like cab for the last stretch. An Indian mom and her kids took us in to take care of us by making sure we got off the right place and get onto the right cab to drop us off at the border. That was so nice of them to do that for us. My entire trip I have experienced such kindness and generosity without any strings attached. People did it out of their effortless kind regard for others. It's so natural and so amazing to experience.
I learned that before India and Pakistan split into two it was called Hindustan. On both sides of the borders where stadium bleechers like at a football stadium. There was an MC on both sides of the border who rallys the crowd on with cheers like at a pep rally. But this one was one that celebrated the past unity and peace. The place was at an all time high, people showed a lot of enthusiasm for great spirit and pride.
