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It’s crazy being up at 6:00 a.m. Not so crazy, going to see something I
thought I would never be able to see, the Taj Mahal. Woke up early, ate and
was ready to get out the door. Totally excited!

When I got downstairs, I didn't really know what the drive would be like. Let
me give it to you raw; India is a huge country filled with tons of poverty,
lots of poverty, but many beautiful people. As we drove the dirt roads and
through some of the neighborhoods, I couldn't forget how fortunate and
blessed I am. The closer we got to the Taj Mahal, the more the streets
cleared up. When we got there it was packed with people. It is something I
never could imagine or thought I would see.

The Taj Mahal is all marble. Twenty acres of gardens, a guest house and even
a temple. If they had replicated it today I don't think Bill Gates’ money
could have built it. As we walked the grounds, we said hello to the people
and took photos. I was just thinking again how truly blessed I am. I even
said a prayer.

Today is a short day, but a special day. The Taj Mahal was like the Great
Wall, something I would never forget. Now we are off to catch the plane for
Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India.

As we got to Bangalore we had to get to my responsibility. The time zone was
different, but it didn't matter, because I didn't know what time zone I was
in. As we landed, it looked very similar to other airports -- busy, people,
etc. I went straight to the adidas flagship store. THERE WERE SO MANY PEOPLE.
As I pulled up, the fans chanted my name, took photos, crazy! Typical KG
style, I had to say, "Hi" to everyone, and throw up the peace sign and hang
loose sign (my new thing).

Did I mention that this was the first time this store was open, so I had to
do the ribbon cutting? As I went in, I first checked out the soccer section.
It was really cool. Then I said, "What’s up?" to the fans and staff and then
checked out my own corner. I had never really had my own corner before, it
was kinda hot. We went upstairs and took pictures with and met more of my
fans and some of adidas’ retail partners. I ran into two fans that drove
nine hours to see me. Wow (enough said)! The store was cool. I unveiled my
adidas India shoe, answered some questions and then was off to the hotel.

Tired as hell, about to grab something to eat and turn in.

You all catch me tomorrow!