My Indian Odyssey

This year I went to India for two weeks. This is week one and I’m going to share my experience with you.

Stray Dogs treated like Pets

First of all, there are so many dogs strolling on the street. These are all stray dogs and are not anyone’s pet. There are also so many cows roaming around on the streets. While we were driving, the car almost hit one!

My brother brought his drum pads here and is teaching me how to play. There is this real big problem of electricity here; there is power cut and we get only few hours of electricity. The generator can keep one fan and few dim lights running. With temperature of 104 degree Fahrenheit during the day, it was way too hot without an air conditioner. I was fainting on day 2, but then I am getting used to it little bit more. There is also a major bug problem here. I can’t go anywhere without stepping on one or getting one up my nose. That’s really disgusting!! Maybe by next week, I will get used to this as well. The bathrooms have no toilet paper so it gets really weird using spray water. Can’t get used to this one!

Rickshaw used to carry goods

Its interesting to see how goods get transported within the towns. Most of the time they use a bicycle connected to a big cart at the back. Its called a 'Rickshaw'. In India, a rickshaw is used to transport goods as well as people, and even kids to school.

A full-sized refrigerator home delivered in a Rickshaw

A kid going to school, and a busy road for sure!

Another scene: a motor bike that drives a family of four, and its common to see these bikers. 

A biker family, and a cap for biker. We don't like helmets. 

Another one: a public water fountain, its called a 'Hand Pump'. Its cool, you get some exercise as you pull water from the fountain. The fountain is attached to an underground well.  

A public water fountain; Hand Pump

This is all for now. 

Next week is going to be a lot of fun. My mom is joining us, and then we are planning to go to Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and few other places. I cannot wait for next week.

-Writing Girl (WG)