It has been almost three weeks since arriving in India. Due to technical difficulties with 'Dinosaur PCs' with no USB ports in the internet cafes, I have been unable to update the bloggs. Finally found one on my third visit in as many weeks to Pondicherry, an ex French colony, on the East coast about 4 hours South of 'The Detroit of South India', big car place for all non car buffs, Chennai, so here goes. First Impressions The culture shock began the moment we stepped outside the airport. The car journey from the airport to the volunteer’s house was quite simply the scariest 12 kms of my short existence. Driving is disorganised, little regard is given to what side of the road you are driving on never mind what side you choose to pass someone
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