There are wild packs of dogs all over India. Literally everywhere, practically on every street corner. If you're in a particular part of town, you might even see packs patrolling the area. They own it much like a gang and they are fiercely defensive. I've never been afraid of them, but I could see choosing to walk across the street or take another ( Read more... )

I arrived last night to new friends and old colleagues. It was a welcome change. I exited the airport to the sea of Indian faces all holding placards for businesses and the various Mr. Smith and Mr. Praveen Kumar's to pick them up and take them to some place far away. When I entered the corral I was greeted with "MATT!!!" by three of my colleagues ( Read more... )

( itinerary For the fambly )

( big picture of a monkey )

I just had a cupcake from a package (if you've seen Slumdog, these are the snacks we get from the "Chaiwalla" each day) I opened it without reading the outside. The name of the product is "Kup Keyk." I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Oh, India.

Also, tonight I witnessed a rainstorm with more rain than I've ever seen. Ever. Positively

Left work around 3pm to head to the airport. Picked up my dry cleaning on the way which concluded my packing. Have to say it sucks departing by yourself. A co-worker dropped me off at the airport and that was that. In a way easier, I guess. But just that feeling of, well, here I go. The feeling of being missed or being longed for is one that is ( Read more... )

I'll update this spot with more relevant information as soon as I get back from the store to pick up some stuff for the apt. or a nap.

made it here ok, relatively uneventful for 22 hours of travel.

Ok, first of all, I like to think I have ok taste in games. I don't think there has been a time I've been like, "Hey, you should check this game out, it's awesome." and it's totally blown.

That said, PLAY THIS GAME. It does not require a huge processor and a fancy graphics card. Do not read anything about it. Just play it. Trust me. It's good. It ( Read more... )

Had a trip with the guys on Friday to a place called B-B-Q Nation. It's a chain here in India that specializes in all-you-can-eat style veg/non-veg kababs. Pretty tasty! They pre cook various meats and vegetables and then bring them out for you to finish off with the seasoning of your choice over hot coals brought to your table. Once that's done, ( Read more... )

More sunrise pix
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