Back From India

jennyg · Apr 18th, 2005, 03:56

Wow you guys are great! At least you understand. I have been boring people at home with my India stories and I know they are like oh heres another one. But then I also get frustrated because when I tell them things they obviously just dont get and say things like "cool" in that monotone voice. Suitcase you totally make sense and I agree with everything you say. I guess it just comes down to the fact that I am bored with my life here and while I was in India I felt totally alive and even on the days where I did nothing I wasn't bored like I am here. Well thanks everyone for the moral support. i really appreciate it.

ddevadatta · Apr 18th, 2005, 04:21

Jenny:

Wow! You have racked up so much emotion by your posting. First, I usually get depressed for some three weeks upon return. But then after that I readjust to life here in the US.

Second, it is so expensive to travel that it takes me some time to get back. that is just me but right now I have th urge to get back. I always wondered with such volume travel why airline companies don't provide far more compettive sale prices like they do for European destinations.

But you know what? You ahve infected me to seriously look at getting back. Can I pass my hat for any contributions???

Thanks for the great thread

Nick-H · Apr 18th, 2005, 10:05

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Originally Posted by jennyg

Wow you guys are great! At least you understand. I have been boring people at home with my India stories and I know they are like oh heres another one.

"In india you couldn't ... ..."

"Now in India they always ... ..."

"If you were in India... ..."

"What do mean it's hot today? In India ... ..."

Yes, I guess we can be pretty boring

In fact I suppose we become the modern-day equivalent of the old British Colonial Colonel stereotype who prefaces everything, "When I was in India..."

machadinha · Apr 18th, 2005, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

In fact I suppose we become the modern-day equivalent of the old British Colonial Colonel stereotype who prefaces everything, "When I was in India..."

No....! We would never do that when in India

Spot-on though Nick... Don't you hate yourself sometimes when you do that? I mean imagine yourself going on "Well back in Baden-Württemberg..." (Don't even start about the pretzels and kuchen.)

mahmud · Apr 18th, 2005, 11:05

Definitely, India is a country whom you can love from the deep of your heart.

Nick-H · Apr 18th, 2005, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

I mean imagine yourself going on "Well back in Baden-Württemberg..." (Don't even start about the pretzels and kuchen.)

But, being in India, I have to admit to the occasional...

"In UK that would cost... ..."

"In UK we can leave the tap running... ..."

"In UK we would have to wear... ..."

Indiamad · Apr 18th, 2005, 12:43

Great advice Suitcase, many wise words there.

I've always been one to appreciate each day and felt quite blessed to live in such a wonderful country as Australia, but then.........I went to India!! It's a country that resonates so much more with me, and like Jenny felt, I too felt ALIVE like I've never felt before.

So on return, everthing felt really flat and black and white.

So now I'm racking my brains to think of a way that I too can combine the pleasure of adventures in India with working there.

I really can't imagine there being any other websites dedicated to addictions to other countries!? I just wish I'd fallen in love with India 10 years ago, but then I guess you only discover things when you're ready for them.

snowcrab · Apr 18th, 2005, 18:25

I experienced such a depression when I came back from India. I didn't know if I would be able to get back, but knew I would if the opportunity presented. Got into living and working in the present, thought I was readjusted. Then opportunity opened up again and the means to go back presented itself. What bliss!! I can't believe how much my spirits have lightened and my energy has come charging back in the few short weeks since I found out I could come back to India. I didn't get over the depression-just got used to functioning with it! Got so many things to get sorted out by September, every day is wonderful. Not so much time to hang out at India Mike though. It's been a lifeline for me.

PRIYA · Apr 18th, 2005, 20:03

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Originally Posted by jennyg

yeah I guess I will just start planning my next trip. Because that was half of the fun. The anticipation of going, its so sad when its over. And even more sad when the whole thing is over! I wish I could afford to go back right now but I cant. How do you people do that? I am jealous!

Hi Jennyji

Don't worry, you're not the only one who's jealous. I think all of us who are yearning to go back to India can relate. No-one who hasn't had the Indian experience can understand why when we come back home, are in a hurry to get back. It's too special to try and put into words, altho some people on IM have achieved just that!!! At least you have your memories and the excitement of planning your next trip.

rajkumar · Apr 18th, 2005, 21:35

hi jennyG,
did u manage to go to Chandrasila and deoriatal and then rafting in the Ganges? hope had a nice time in India( that's ststing the obvious , going by this thread)
cheers
raj

kokopelli · Apr 18th, 2005, 21:38

IS back home as-well..

6 months travelling from north to south..
cu again my lovely india!!

kokopelli

steven_ber · Apr 18th, 2005, 21:58

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Originally Posted by kokopelli

6 months travelling from north to south..

Did you do your traveling on the back of a truck again?

anjunaangel · Apr 18th, 2005, 22:25

you are all right india grows on you,so much so in my case i am relocating there next year

kokopelli · Apr 18th, 2005, 22:50

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

Did you do your traveling on the back of a truck again?

unfortunately not this time ;(

Param · Apr 19th, 2005, 06:04

It is an interesting article ...

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg.../findrelig.DTL

Apr 18th, 2005, 04:21	#32
ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Jenny Returns Jenny: Wow! You have racked up so much emotion by your posting. First, I usually get depressed for some three weeks upon return. But then after that I readjust to life here in the US. Second, it is so expensive to travel that it takes me some time to get back. that is just me but right now I have th urge to get back. I always wondered with such volume travel why airline companies don't provide far more compettive sale prices like they do for European destinations. But you know what? You ahve infected me to seriously look at getting back. Can I pass my hat for any contributions??? Thanks for the great thread __________________ Ayurvedic cure for an Indian headache

Apr 18th, 2005, 21:38	#41
kokopelli Sabai Sabai Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 227	IS back home as-well.. 6 months travelling from north to south.. cu again my lovely india!! kokopelli __________________ my old photo gallery \| houseboats in Kashmir

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Apr 18th, 2005, 03:56	#31
jennyg Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thunder Bay, ON Canada Posts: 61	Wow you guys are great! At least you understand. I have been boring people at home with my India stories and I know they are like oh heres another one. But then I also get frustrated because when I tell them things they obviously just dont get and say things like "cool" in that monotone voice. Suitcase you totally make sense and I agree with everything you say. I guess it just comes down to the fact that I am bored with my life here and while I was in India I felt totally alive and even on the days where I did nothing I wasn't bored like I am here. Well thanks everyone for the moral support. i really appreciate it.

Apr 18th, 2005, 11:05	#35
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	Definitely, India is a country whom you can love from the deep of your heart.

Apr 18th, 2005, 12:43	#37
Indiamad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 175	Great advice Suitcase, many wise words there. I've always been one to appreciate each day and felt quite blessed to live in such a wonderful country as Australia, but then.........I went to India!! It's a country that resonates so much more with me, and like Jenny felt, I too felt ALIVE like I've never felt before. So on return, everthing felt really flat and black and white. So now I'm racking my brains to think of a way that I too can combine the pleasure of adventures in India with working there. I really can't imagine there being any other websites dedicated to addictions to other countries!? I just wish I'd fallen in love with India 10 years ago, but then I guess you only discover things when you're ready for them.

Apr 18th, 2005, 18:25	#38
snowcrab Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: BC Can Posts: 1,134	I experienced such a depression when I came back from India. I didn't know if I would be able to get back, but knew I would if the opportunity presented. Got into living and working in the present, thought I was readjusted. Then opportunity opened up again and the means to go back presented itself. What bliss!! I can't believe how much my spirits have lightened and my energy has come charging back in the few short weeks since I found out I could come back to India. I didn't get over the depression-just got used to functioning with it! Got so many things to get sorted out by September, every day is wonderful. Not so much time to hang out at India Mike though. It's been a lifeline for me.

Apr 18th, 2005, 21:35	#40
rajkumar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: India Posts: 265	hi jennyG, did u manage to go to Chandrasila and deoriatal and then rafting in the Ganges? hope had a nice time in India( that's ststing the obvious , going by this thread) cheers raj

Apr 18th, 2005, 22:25	#43
anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 217	you are all right india grows on you,so much so in my case i am relocating there next year

Apr 19th, 2005, 06:04	#45
Param Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US Posts: 2	It is an interesting article ... http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg.../findrelig.DTL