There’s this unfair stereotype that while India is crazy and frenetic, just emerging on the developed world, Sri Lanka always would remain one step behind. I have friends who enjoy (playfully, nothing too serious) stereotyping Sri Lanka’s “tagalong”, “little brother” status when compared to India’s greatness. However, one hour in Colombo will put that stereotype [...]
Posts Tagged ‘India’
Sri Lanka vs. India
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011Nostalgia in Chennai
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011My last few hours in one of my favorite countries has been a riot. It seems fitting that India wouldn’t let me down. Stephanie and I booked a flight out from Chennai to Sri Lanka at 10am the next morning, while Karen was flying out of Chennai to Kochin around the same time. The hard [...]
The Dharavi Slum
Sunday, July 17th, 2011Back when I toured the refugee camps of Palestine and Tibet, I pondered the difference between the use of the words “slum” and “refugee camp.” I was told today that in India, the official definition of “slum” is where the land is owned by the government, and the property is owned by the people. Dhobi [...]
Geometric Brilliance
Thursday, July 14th, 2011Before I get into what’s going on in Mumbai, I must give a recap from Jaipur. Although last year’s trip to Jaipur was pretty cursory, I think I made up for it this time. Take a look at this trailer for Tarsem’s “The Fall” and analyze it for a bit: No special effects; all of [...]
Keeping my promises
Sunday, July 10th, 2011Last year I ate a sumptuous dinner at Indique Restaurant, while treated to gorgeous views of Meherangar Fort in Jodhpur. The problem was, I was alone: Last year’s dinner So I promised the next time I would be back, I wouldn’t be alone. And almost exactly one year later, destiny would call: This year’s dinner. [...]
Returning to Jodhpur
Saturday, July 9th, 2011Saying goodbye to Dharamsala with thalis and sunsets… – At time of posting in Jodhpur, it was 89.6 °F – Humidity: 53% | Wind Speed: 8km/hr | Cloud Cover: Haze
Leh to Dharamsala
Friday, July 8th, 2011My favorite part of the journey So yesterday worked out better than I thought. Leh and Dharamsala are very very far from each other. It usually should take 1-2 days to get there, even with flight since Dharamsala has no nearby airport. But we managed to reach Dharamsala from Leh in a little over 7 [...]
Splitting up!
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011A quick change in the itinerary: Stephanie will be splitting up from the group and heading to Varanasi after being inspired by many stories about how awesome the place is. Anya, Joyce and myself will pursue the original plan that will lead us to Dharamsala by the end of today. After an overnight in Dharamsala [...]
Not so Leh-z Leh (Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama!)
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011Despite the chill nature of the last entry, that was not to be for the next 4-5 hours. We climbed some rocks, we almost fell over, and we conquered the palace ridge. What made it harder was that the last 2 days we’ve been dealing with a few symptoms of the runs (welcome to India!) [...]
