Election viewed from Afar

Watching the American election from India was amazing. Trying to get news with a 13 1/2 hour time difference with constant power outages at an internet cafe was crazy in itself.

What stands out the most is the number of people, from countries all over the world, that have approached to congratulate me on the election. People from all over Europe and Asia have expressed happiness for me. In the past when we traveled here we would often respond when asked that we were from Canada, just to avoid negativity about our politics. It feels really different now to be out in the world as an American without shame.

A week later, India is still talking about it. Obama makes front page news here every day.

Vivian