By bluerasberry on 2007-04-03
Before I start passing on partly unsubstatiated rumors let me say that my studies are going well and that within the last week I have found a surge of speaking proficiency from within. I have begun daily study with M.N. and he presses me to speak and write without preparation or my books. I find […]
Posted in computer, India, religion, rights | Tagged blood, death, food, gay rights, Hinduism, Islam, marijuana, ritual, scam, Sikhism, sport, water, youth
By bluerasberry on 2007-01-12
I have had “Delhi belly” for perhaps 48 hours but I feel that I am recovering. I have no idea how it happened. The symptoms are reminiscent of a mild flu with the accompanying aches, coupled with an upset stomach that has caused diarrhea and vomiting. I feel that I will be better tomorrow. I […]
Posted in animal, health, India | Tagged clothes, cow, medicine, pigeon, scam, Seattle
By bluerasberry on 2007-01-07
It is 5:30pm and I am rather tired. I checked out of Puja guest house and wandered about. Now I am at Shiva Lodge with owner Vijay Dixhit for Rs 200 in a room facing the Ganges. The view is not luxurious but it is certainly interesting and foreign, and it seems to be family-run. […]
Posted in animal, India | Tagged monkey, scam, tea, water
By bluerasberry on 2007-01-07
When I got off the plane I had to walk a long way through the airport. Customs checked nothing – just as customs to England did not – and to leave the airport I had to enter a walkway flanked by two crowds. Lonely Planet says go to the taxi booth and get a prepaid […]
Posted in animal, encounter, India | Tagged kite, license, monkey, scam