Why I hate travelling in India

somnath · Jun 23rd, 2005, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach

.....also don’t drink Chai. You’ll get addicted to.
It’s lethal than alcoholism

Auntyji · Jun 23rd, 2005, 18:42

Wonderful post! Glad I read it as I'm just two weeks away from my trip home!

caster · Jun 23rd, 2005, 19:16

That was the best post in many days. Keep it up.

50sQuiff · Jun 23rd, 2005, 20:41

Glad you enjoyed it

Although it was a light-hearted spoof of those 'I hate India!! Don't go!' threads and a way of telling IM just how much I'm enjoying my time in here, it is also a reflection on the sadness inherent in so many of the joyful aspects of travelling. India brings these out too I feel. After all, there's no country more paradoxical. Of course I might add that the trip hasn't been all plain-sailing but everything can be put down to experience and it's all part of the fun.

Hehe beach, as for chai, I'm ticking over on about three per day at the moment. This increases to three per hour on train journeys.

As for returning as an expat Shimla, you've touched a nerve there I must admit. I am half-Indian and after three months in this sun I look almost completely Indian. I'm almost scared to start learning Hindi... could I infact become Indian? It's made me rethink life as an Englishman anyway. Nick don't remind me of what I'm going back to

Vasko · Jun 23rd, 2005, 21:04

Yeah, great post. India is a bittersweet experience!

seventies'hippy · Jun 23rd, 2005, 21:47

Good one 50's

70's

webtraveller · Jun 23rd, 2005, 21:49

50s!
Absolutely brilliant post.
The post header made me take a look.
This reminds me of Gita Mehta's book "Snakes and Ladders", makes me nostalgic.
Great Job.

lotus blossom · Jun 24th, 2005, 00:01

i'm three weeks, nearly four now, home after three months in india, my third trip. ah! what a painful integration it is. the job, the bills, the responsibilities, the lonliness without my indian friends who i spent endless hours with over chat and chai. it gets under your skin in a way that makes it impossible to wash off. what to do...

camelgirl · Jun 24th, 2005, 00:24

Wonderful post 50s....and so totally right

Guess I need some aggrevation now and then and just have to go back over and over

to keep hating it!

readmymind · Jun 24th, 2005, 00:33

i need a good chai now. it goes well with a great read.

Nick-H · Jun 24th, 2005, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50sQuiff

As for returning as an expat Shimla, you've touched a nerve there I must admit. I am half-Indian and after three months in this sun I look almost completely Indian. I'm almost scared to start learning Hindi... could I infact become Indian? It's made me rethink life as an Englishman anyway. Nick don't remind me of what I'm going back to

You're only half-way through! I've got to go back to London on Wednesday, but I won't be stayimng there for long.

cyberhippie · Jun 24th, 2005, 01:40

Nice one 50's
It's a potent force indeed!

Judi · Jun 24th, 2005, 03:00

Brilliant post, 50's - "thanks for the memories" -

can't wait to get back there and start 'hating' it all over again. Also, very much looking forward to hearing what you have to say about the next three months.

hampiman · Jun 26th, 2005, 23:43

that's *sniff* beautiful, man!

SteveM · Jun 27th, 2005, 02:25

Beautifully put!

Gut wrenching stuff being at peace with yourself

Oh then there's the UK

Jun 23rd, 2005, 21:47	#21
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,126	Good one 50's 70's __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

Jun 24th, 2005, 00:01	#23
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: blowin' in the wind Posts: 1,881	i'm three weeks, nearly four now, home after three months in india, my third trip. ah! what a painful integration it is. the job, the bills, the responsibilities, the lonliness without my indian friends who i spent endless hours with over chat and chai. it gets under your skin in a way that makes it impossible to wash off. what to do... __________________ Not all who wander are lost

Jun 24th, 2005, 00:33	#25
readmymind curious soul Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: california Posts: 137	i need a good chai now. it goes well with a great read. __________________ *~ everything is right for it's place and time ~*

Jun 26th, 2005, 23:43	#29
hampiman thing1 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london and hating every minute of it Posts: 3	that's sniff beautiful, man! __________________ That's my sandbox. I'm not allowed in the deep end.

Jun 27th, 2005, 02:25	#30
SteveM Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 122	Beautifully put! Gut wrenching stuff being at peace with yourself Oh then there's the UK __________________ Life is what happens to you while you are making other plans.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 18:42	#17
Auntyji One tight slap! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Posts: 323	Wonderful post! Glad I read it as I'm just two weeks away from my trip home!

Jun 23rd, 2005, 19:16	#18
caster Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 78	That was the best post in many days. Keep it up.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 20:41	#19
50sQuiff Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK Posts: 31	Glad you enjoyed it Although it was a light-hearted spoof of those 'I hate India!! Don't go!' threads and a way of telling IM just how much I'm enjoying my time in here, it is also a reflection on the sadness inherent in so many of the joyful aspects of travelling. India brings these out too I feel. After all, there's no country more paradoxical. Of course I might add that the trip hasn't been all plain-sailing but everything can be put down to experience and it's all part of the fun. Hehe beach, as for chai, I'm ticking over on about three per day at the moment. This increases to three per hour on train journeys. As for returning as an expat Shimla, you've touched a nerve there I must admit. I am half-Indian and after three months in this sun I look almost completely Indian. I'm almost scared to start learning Hindi... could I infact become Indian? It's made me rethink life as an Englishman anyway. Nick don't remind me of what I'm going back to

Jun 23rd, 2005, 21:04	#20
Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 452	Yeah, great post. India is a bittersweet experience!

Jun 23rd, 2005, 21:49	#22
webtraveller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 191	50s! Absolutely brilliant post. The post header made me take a look. This reminds me of Gita Mehta's book "Snakes and Ladders", makes me nostalgic. Great Job.

Jun 24th, 2005, 00:24	#24
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 946	Wonderful post 50s....and so totally right Guess I need some aggrevation now and then and just have to go back over and over to keep hating it!

Jun 24th, 2005, 01:40	#27
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	Nice one 50's It's a potent force indeed!

Jun 24th, 2005, 03:00	#28
Judi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 459	Brilliant post, 50's - "thanks for the memories" - can't wait to get back there and start 'hating' it all over again. Also, very much looking forward to hearing what you have to say about the next three months.

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