Sunday, April 18, 2010

Uninteresting update

Back in Bangalore, our bus leaves in 5 hours so I had a bit of time to kill. Gonna be a long one, but worth it no doubt. Train was interesting today, I spent most of the time talking to 2 professionals from Bangalore. They told me many things about the Indian scoiety, shedding a bit of light on the caste system amongst other things. Really quite interesting, but I don't want to post about it at this time. Thunderstorm in Mysore was, in a word, awesome. Big forks split the sky. Lately I've been asking for spicy dishes, its such a treat to have such flavourful food. Lots of beggars but I've found that the best way to deal with them or anyone else trying to get your money is to ignore them. Maybe I wrote that alrady, I can't remember. We've found that the best rates on rickshaws is to use the meter- what one guy told us would cost 150 RS cost 65R. Lets see...Hampi tomorrow! So excied to be getting out of the congested cities.

5 comments:

  1. Hi Nick, lucky you getting to see those thunderstorms (the power of nature) at the same time as experiencing that amazing culture and meeting so many interesting people. I think that this 6 week trip is going to have the educational value of several years of university (at least, if not more). I guess the congestion there make's Vancouver' gridlock seem mild in comparison! Looking forward to your next post! Love Mom

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  2. Good reporting Nick. Love reading your notes. How are finding the hostels/hotels? Are they pretty decent. Hampi will be an experience for sure. Do you have to come back to Bangelore each time?

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  3. Can't wait to hear your next posting. You have run into a bit of trouble and I certainly hope Dylan will be ok. Lay low for the time being and let's hope you don't get the same thing.

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  4. Nick - found out some more info on why Dylan might have contacted a bacteria. When you want bottled water, if it is not 'sealed' do not buy it. The water seems to be the main culprit when it comes to diareha and bacteria.
    Sure hope it doesn't hit you.
    Grama

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  5. Hey Nick, Am enjoying your blog. Well done! Hope you continue to have a good time and learn lots. Grandma K says "hi."

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