Adapters, cotton skirts, and airline strikes

I'm eagerly anticipating my India journey and my plans are starting to take shape. My electrical converter (to convert 220 volt electricity to 110 volts) arrived in the mail today. I have adapters (which are needed because electrical outlets in different countries are shaped differently than those in the U.S.A.). However, instead of taking one adapter (like I have done in other countries) I read that I have to take three differing ones as electrical outlets are of varying shapes throughout India. Oh well, adapters don't weigh that much or take up much room.
Deciding what clothes to wear has been somewhat difficult. Our country manager informed us to expect temperatures 95 to 100 degrees F. OK, I know that I need cool clothes. What makes the decision on what to wear difficult is that in India, showing upper arms, legs, or any cleavage is frowned upon. No shorts or tank tops. So, finding cool clothes while staying totally covered is a challenge. I've read that one recommendation from other women that have traveled to India is to wear long loose skirts. So, I bought a long, loose, cotton skirt from a store called "The Magic Carpet" here in Fairbanks, Alaska. Wouldn't you know it - it was made in India. Another clothing tip from women who have traveled to India is to buy local clothing upon arriving in India. They recommend buying a sari or a salwar kameez - a long dress like top with pants. My travel mate, Claudia, and I decided one of the first items on our agenda will be to go clothes shopping.
My husband had a "happy" announcement this morning. British Air may be going on strike. Oh joy. Of course I'm flying on British Air. Getting stuck in India may not be a bad thing. I just want to get there.

Preparing for my India Journey

I'm looking forward to my third volunteer trip with Global Volunteers. Previously, I have volunteered in Ghana (working in a small rural clinic) and Ecuador (working in a school for children with developmental disabilities). I'm still uncertain what I will be doing in India, but I'm open for a new experience. Working with Global Volunteers has expanded my knowledge of other cultures and has taught me how to be a better nurse.
In order to travel to India, you need a visa in addition to a passport. To get a visa, you need to send in your passport to have the visa permanently attached to it. Global Volunteers recommends a for profit company which expedites visas, so I used this service instead of trying to obtain a visa from an Indian embassy or consulate. Sure enough, my visa (and passport) arrived promptly after using the visa service, so I have my paperwork in order.
All of my travel vaccinations are up to date after my travels to Ghana and then to the Amazon last year. I do need medication to prevent malaria, so I have my prescription in hand and will pick that up this week. A new camera is on order (I hope that it will arrive before I leave), along with a power converter (India uses 220 volts and American appliances use 110 volts). My main job now is to try to figure out what clothes I have, and need, for the 95 to 100 degree Indian heat.