Had an amazing day today. Attended church at Richmond Town Methodist Church, which was the first Methodist Church to be established in Bangalore in India. The church was started in 1875 by William Taylor (as in Taylor University).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w…/Richmond_Town_Methodist_Church
It felt like home. They sing a similar mix of hymns and contemporary songs. And the slides got out of whack, just like a Thurs night at SUMC! 😂
There I met a wonderful man named Stephen David and his family. We had a great talk about faith, family, & politics over chai tea. He was a writer/reporter for India Today and other newspapers. They then graciously drove me downtown and gave me shopping tips.
I shopped and walked along the MG Road (as in Mahatma Ghandi), the “Main Street” of Bengaluru. And finally made it to the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. Kinda like a Children’s Museum for science.
My new friend, Stephen David, and me. 
A list of all the pastors of RTMC, from 1875 to today. 
Stephen’s family gave me a ride to MG Road after church. 
The Deccan Herald newspaper, where Stephen once worked. 
I just *had* to get this pic of the local Apple retailer on MG Road. 
Another pic of the front of the store. I was very tempted to go shop. 
My first glimpse of the golden arches! 
No beef here, though! Only chicken and “veg” sandwiches. 
The Venkatappa Art Gallery, next to the Tech Museum. 
Outside the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Tech Museum 
Cows everywhere, even in the most urban areas! 
Shopped at Cauvery Emporium & bought these 3 pashmina scarves for the girls.
