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Published: September 13th 2006
Hi All,
Everything is going well here and I am slowly getting used to the rawness of being in India and Indians generally. I have many photos some of which i will put on shortly, however India being India, the computer that I am working on here in Ooty has floppy drive access only and nothing else!!!
After leaving Mysore which was a terrific village, i spent a couple of days in a Wildlife Sanctuary and went for a nightime and daytime Safari. I was lucky enough to see wild elephants and bisons and various other wildlife but unfortunately no Big Cats.
The food has been great here so far and touch wood I still have not got sick. The people are very nice and hospitable and with the execption of the roads, it is a very unthreatening country generally. To make you all laugh, Some things that have happened and also you should note if you feel like visiting India sometime.
.1 Their are Cows and goats everywhere in all streets completely wild and cows will just appear from anywhere . I was walking with my head down one time and nearly walked into it until it mooed to make me notice it.
.2 Cows are the only things in India that have any right of way on the roads. Everyone else is driven at.
.3 Their are no rules on Indian roads. Driving without lights at night is totally acceptable and it is the responsibility of the pedestrian to move out of the way.
.4 You may think it is safe to cross a one way road when there is no traffic coming but someone will come driving from the opposite direction and will gladly run you down.
.4 Showering with your mouth closed is vital to minimising risk of water ingestion/thickness. Try this some time. Make it even more fun and do this with a Cold shower!
.5 It is perfectly acceptable for men to urinate everywhere and anywhere.
.6 Today, a rickshaw was overtaking another. They were travelling towards me. Luckily the rickshaw that was being overtaken decided to beep to let me know he was being overtaken so fortunately I did not end up under the other one.
.7 Despite the disregard for safety on the roads when all vehicles are generally driving forward, most vehicles have musical sirens which activate very loudly...when ther are reversing at 2mph!!
Take Care everyone and I will update you all in a week or so.
AC.
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George and family
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If cows have right of way on the roads then hijack one and use that as your mode of transportation. Secure a harness and ride through India on your trusty steed. Added bonus features; If you get thirsty milk it and if you get hungry BBQ it!!! If times get tough think about it :-) I also hope the little boys have left you alone...And you still have your shoes.