Some thoughts on travelling in India based on three weeks spent in Chennai, Kerela, Dheli, Varanasi, Ellora, Mumbai, and points between. Read stories and see drawings from our trip.

*Every price is negotiable. Even if there’s a tag. Even exchange rates.

*The most important thing when getting to a new town is finding someone you can trust - that will recommend a hotel without getting a kickback (which raises your rates) and that will let you know the local auto-rickshaw rates.

*Auto-rickshaws rock - they’re usually faster rides than cars in a city.

*Keep in mind: India is going through massive change. It is a third world country that is a world leader in technology.

*The Indian music video channels rock.

*Don’t trust the fruit cup on flights within India - it’s the only thing that got us sick.

*Expect train delays. Indians usually bring at least a day’s worth of food - the food they sell on the train ain’t that good. We had several long delays with very friendly berthmates who stuffed us with some delicious homemade snacks.

*Many Indians don’t like spicy food. Touristy restaurants (especially one place in Agra) assume that Americans don’t like spice or any flavor.

*They play cricket in any semi-open space.

*As they say in Varanasi - “India is like LSD. Sometimes it’s a good trip, sometimes it’s a bad trip, but it’s always a trip.”

Peace.
- Todd

hey josh!
hope you have a wonderful time travelling. don’t feel pressured by the fact that you’re living the dream for me and david too.
we’re getting married in 6 weeks and will then follow you on. hoping to hit kerala for a month or so in the spring, so will stay in contact. who knows how our paths will cross….

go n-éirí an bóthar libh!