On the streets and the sidewalks, at the beach and in the markets, train stations and private homes, there was one constant in India. The cow. They wander with leisurely freedom where and when they like. For Indians, this is normal; they are part of the scenery, the natural environment. For us, this was a great source of amusement, and the novelty never wore off. Instead, our curiosity and fascination with the status of this animal grew. We sought a better understanding of the Holy Cow. Clearly we could not explain to most Indians the Canadian attitude toward the cow. Our tendency to see this animal in terms of its eventual fate (juicy steak) would be impossible to describe, and probably quite disturbing for the majority of Indians. As long time vegetarians, Lindsay and I felt
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