Power shopping
By virtue of being one of five people in the Kannada class, I have been drafted to be part of the shopping expedition for Dr. Raju's wife. Dr. Raju is our Indian host, and his wife's birthday is tomorrow. We're getting her a sari. And they want me to come help. I have no idea why, since anyone who knows me knows that clothes shopping is one of my least favorite things to do.
As long as I'm shopping, what kind of souvenirs do people want from this country? Leave a comment!
As long as I'm shopping, what kind of souvenirs do people want from this country? Leave a comment!
posted by Jake | 9:22 AM
2 Comments:
when you said you were shoping for Mrs. Raju I thought she was sending you grocery shopping. That would suit you . but a sari??? guess they are looking for the male perspective. good luck m
Jake:
Your parents told me about the blog and I have enjoyed reading it. I am not
certain how to reply so I am sending you this.
Two comments. Your autorickshaw near-encounter by two feet.....from my
experience in Jaipur, two inches was not yet even considered close. Just
beyond the paint on the fender, if there was any, was a close one,
literally.
And re: the Jews in India. Have you heard about this guy who recently
opened a restaurant and decided to call it Hitler's Cross?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14121008/
Apparently what is left of the Jewish community made him change it. So
apparently they are still active and identified. It all sounds very
interesting.
Anyway, have a great time. India is one of the most interesting places on
earth, at least in my experience. Note that I said "interesting", not
greatest or most pleasant....although it can be at times. Go to the Taj
Mahal if you have the chance because even though it seems touristy, it is
worth seeing. Maybe you should take your aged parents. And even better, go
to Varanasi and to the burning ghats and the river. Not to be missed.
If you need any other advice on India, email Anya. She lived there for
about 6 months. anya.cherneff@gmail.com
Have fun, don't breathe until you come home and don't eat any hot dogs
(they're sacred!)
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