Phew. We made it to Mumbai but it was all very hectic. Our flight was late and then they lost one of UR suitcases which is a major bummer. We were in the airport forever it seems trying to see what they can do for us. Finally got to the Taj Hotel at around 2am to check in and then had to leave again by 5:30am to fly to Aurangabad.
Aurangabad gave me a good flavor of India. This isn't a metro city but there are still I think 3 million people living here. People line the streets along with cows, goats, dogs, burros and pigs.
Driving here is insane. We had a driver and a guide take us to the Ellora caves today. I seriously think there are no driving laws in this country. First off, there are these micro cars and auto rickshaws buzzing around. If someone is going too slow there is no question but to move into oncoming traffic and go around them. It is quite unsettling to be driving super fast straight at a huge bus barreling down on you.
At one point we couldn't get around the little rickshaw fast enough and hit another auto going the other way - just our mirror flew off. But it was enough to make UR not want to take the 2 hour trip to the Ajanta caves today. If we were over just a 1/2 foot more it good have been an almost head-on collision going 50 miles an hour. We will see what happens.
Every aspect is different here. The sounds, the smells, the feel of the air. However, touring the stone carved temples today from the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions and learning all their stories shows the amazing parallels between every culture from the beginning of time.
Right now I believe I am hearing some Muslim chantings over a loud speaker. It is 6:13 in the morning.
We leave at 9 am to go to the Ajanta caves today to see more temples carved into the stone. Then we might tour the city a little bit and see the mini taj mahal that is erected here.
Oh and we got to see the heart of the city today which was very cool. Sadly I forgot to bring any kind of RJ45 or RJ11 connection like a major idiot. So that is why I have been blogging from the hotel biz center or internet spots I can find.
Anyway we went in search of cable and got to drive all around the city. We were the only Caucasians in site. That was the best part of the day I think. We really got to see the city and how it is to the natives.
Since I'm not on my craptop I won't be able to upload any pics till I get to a hotel that can lend me a RJ45. I got some good pics too.
Oh and I saw some monkeys today too. They are scary. They stare right at you. One screamed at me and slapped me on the leg.
Aurangabad gave me a good flavor of India. This isn't a metro city but there are still I think 3 million people living here. People line the streets along with cows, goats, dogs, burros and pigs.
Driving here is insane. We had a driver and a guide take us to the Ellora caves today. I seriously think there are no driving laws in this country. First off, there are these micro cars and auto rickshaws buzzing around. If someone is going too slow there is no question but to move into oncoming traffic and go around them. It is quite unsettling to be driving super fast straight at a huge bus barreling down on you.
At one point we couldn't get around the little rickshaw fast enough and hit another auto going the other way - just our mirror flew off. But it was enough to make UR not want to take the 2 hour trip to the Ajanta caves today. If we were over just a 1/2 foot more it good have been an almost head-on collision going 50 miles an hour. We will see what happens.
Every aspect is different here. The sounds, the smells, the feel of the air. However, touring the stone carved temples today from the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions and learning all their stories shows the amazing parallels between every culture from the beginning of time.
Right now I believe I am hearing some Muslim chantings over a loud speaker. It is 6:13 in the morning.
We leave at 9 am to go to the Ajanta caves today to see more temples carved into the stone. Then we might tour the city a little bit and see the mini taj mahal that is erected here.
Oh and we got to see the heart of the city today which was very cool. Sadly I forgot to bring any kind of RJ45 or RJ11 connection like a major idiot. So that is why I have been blogging from the hotel biz center or internet spots I can find.
Anyway we went in search of cable and got to drive all around the city. We were the only Caucasians in site. That was the best part of the day I think. We really got to see the city and how it is to the natives.
Since I'm not on my craptop I won't be able to upload any pics till I get to a hotel that can lend me a RJ45. I got some good pics too.
Oh and I saw some monkeys today too. They are scary. They stare right at you. One screamed at me and slapped me on the leg.
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