ANOTHER festival, Navratri, where I celebrated at coworkers home. Basically 9 days of dancing with very gaudy traditional costume required. It was fun to shop for the dress at the outdoor markets, with my indian girl friends driving a hard bargain for me (2500 rupees down to 700). My coworker's wife and sister-in-law helped me dress and let me borrow jewelry.
Also travelled to Udaipur, Rajastan by bus for a weekend adventure. Pics of both below. I do love India, but I can understand from a blog reader's point of view that all these trips and festivals must look the same...
As I was coming home from Navratri celebration last night, my bike stopped working. It was 3 am, but there were lots of people on the road due to the festivities. As always, people immediately stopped to help. I thought I was out of petrol, but my spark plug was malfunctioning. People here are good at knowing how to fix things with the most basic tools, and I was on my way in no time. However, even with a bike tuneup being done recently, I have constant trouble with my bike. It is fun to have such an old bike. I kind of like taking it to the shop all the time, as it gives me a way to be involved with the real people of india. However, I am worried for my safely on the road. I really need a more reliable bike. But what if I leave this place in 6 months? Should I really buy a new bike now?
Also travelled to Udaipur, Rajastan by bus for a weekend adventure. Pics of both below. I do love India, but I can understand from a blog reader's point of view that all these trips and festivals must look the same...
As I was coming home from Navratri celebration last night, my bike stopped working. It was 3 am, but there were lots of people on the road due to the festivities. As always, people immediately stopped to help. I thought I was out of petrol, but my spark plug was malfunctioning. People here are good at knowing how to fix things with the most basic tools, and I was on my way in no time. However, even with a bike tuneup being done recently, I have constant trouble with my bike. It is fun to have such an old bike. I kind of like taking it to the shop all the time, as it gives me a way to be involved with the real people of india. However, I am worried for my safely on the road. I really need a more reliable bike. But what if I leave this place in 6 months? Should I really buy a new bike now?
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