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Round The World Trip 2006
Hello to everyone. So finally got round to writing an entry. Been very busy. Mumbai is pretty manic and there is alot of hussle and bussle here. The weather is very very hot (38) and I am loving it although it takes a while to get used to. As most of you know I got my head shaved before I went but cant attached photos yes but they will be coming on soon. I am a tad burnt on my head and arms but it is to be expected. I usually burn a little and then go brown though so no problems.
I have been to see a few temples and mosques and walked around a place called chowpatty beach today. Yesterday I watched A bollywood movie and walked around the city, it is alot to take in and takes a while to get used to the culture. People stare at me like they have never seen a caucasian person before, oh well.
I also got asked to do an interview for one of the news channels asking my opinion on india politics and the fusion of western music into eastern culture. It was fun but i totally blagged it. I think zab was a bit better. It was interesting.
Food wise I have tried traditional india food at last. I got curry type things in a banquet, I had a beer, Lassi (sweet yohurt based drink), water, a starter and main course for only 3 quid.
I am going to elephanta island tomorrow and then getting a night train to Ahmedabad to spend two days there, the train is 9 hours so will have time to kill so going to have to plough into the books and read. Bought a really good india philosophy book today to get stuck into. I
One funny sight today is seeing cows just randomly walking around the city and everyone feeding them because they are considered sacred by the hindus.
Having fun just tired at the moment. Take care.
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