From Masala to Bollywood and everything in between! Catch up with me and my time around South Asia

Gallery: who wants food for thought when you can have the real thing?

Saturday, 6 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery

Yummy in my tummy!

Tuesday, 2 Oct 2007 | Views [2976] | Comments [2]

So here is your introduction into the foods of South India (this is the cuisine which I am most familiar with)! Breakfast is made up of a staple food—usually a bread (roti-baked, chipati—lightly fried, or puri—deep fried or idly—a rice pancake—very ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Gallery: Dance

Tuesday, 2 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery

Women and Dance

Monday, 1 Oct 2007 | Views [5675]

I don’t even know where to begin….it’s been quite a while since my last entry. Plenty has been going on and keeping me rather busy. In my studies I have been paying more attention to the treatment of and status of women in Indian culture. I’ve found out ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Go go Goan

Tuesday, 18 Sep 2007 | Photo Gallery

Do you see what I (Arabian) Sea?

Tuesday, 18 Sep 2007 | Views [1200] | Comments [2]

So just as I was recovered from my very eventful trip to the local hospital the time has arrived for Stacy, Gigi and myself to travel on our prearranged trip to Goa. Goa is the smallest Indian state, located about 5 hours south of Mumbai on the western ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Sicker than sick

Thursday, 13 Sep 2007 | Views [3119]

Here I sit, recovering from one of the worst experiences I’ve had in India yet. I’m not sure if it was a virus, something I eat or drank or what, but it sure was awful. It all began yesterday afternoon on my way back from Hindi class…I had assumed it ... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

Mysore--Adventures in Religion

Thursday, 13 Sep 2007 | Views [6401] | Comments [1]

We’ve just returned from a lovely weekend in Mysore with our school. Mysore is a city with lots of charm and old flavor about 3 hours south west of Bangalore. We began our journey with a visit to the famous Mysore zoo. There we saw all sorts of animals—Giraffes, ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Clarity

Tuesday, 4 Sep 2007 | Photo Gallery

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes!

Tuesday, 4 Sep 2007 | Views [2070]

So I officially have 43 new friends! This afternoon I went for my first day of evening play time at a local HIV Orphanage run by some local nuns; it's walking distance from my school campus! I walked over and let myself in the outside gate and entered ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Roof meditations

Monday, 3 Sep 2007 | Views [623]

So I've just taken a break from studying and homework up on my favorite rooftop perch! I've returned to the spot where i've been the last few hours feeling completely renewed! I have to be completely honest, although I've been having a blast here in Bangalore ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

How time flies...

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2007 | Views [987] | Comments [4]

Wow, okay so it's taken me some time to get back and write something about all that has been going on over here. I'm happy to report that I am finally settled in my new home. Over the past week I've had my first Hindi class, which is beginning to pay ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Gallery: Monsoon Adventures

Sunday, 26 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery

First day of classes

Tuesday, 21 Aug 2007 | Views [572] | Comments [3]

So this morning i accompanied Gigi and Stacy to their first class--Indian Religions, which although I'm completely interested in I cannot take or even audit because I am already taking 5 courses for credit and Auditing Hindi! So anyway I will continue ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Monsoon Adventures

Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [1402] | Comments [4]

Alright so today was by far the most exciting day I've had here in India yet! The day began with some meetings with the administrators planning for our future travels and such. We squared away our class schedules, and planned for our first week of school.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

hindi lessons

Sunday, 19 Aug 2007 | Views [957] | Comments [2]

Okay some important hindi phrases/actions i've been encountering: Achaa--okay Namskar--hi/hello Shaking the head from side to side quickly (like a bobble head doll)--okay, as you wish, go ahead, signal of understanding, etc. (a very south Indian ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Around Banaglore

Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Nice to meet you India

Thursday, 16 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery

First 24 hours here...

Thursday, 16 Aug 2007 | Views [468] | Comments [3]

What a day, i arrived and set my things down in my room, discovered I can't get on the internet in my dorm so I walked to the school building....only 100 yards away. I sat in the school building and I contacted some people online until it was light ... Read more >

Tags: Markets

Where did I come from?

Thursday, 16 Aug 2007 | Views [613] | Comments [3]

Hello all, I have arrived in Bagalore safely. I'm happy to report that despite the long flights--on the flight from Dulles I spilled red wine on myself, and on the second leg from London my pen exploded all over me! Then I waited in many security "ques" ... Read more >

Tags: Airports