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Re: The Indian experience - not to be forgotten Posted on: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 15:51:02 -0800

RC, your story is quite entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

HN

rc wrote:

> For a lifetime experience.....
>
> Apart from being the filthiest country on earth,
> India has many other things to offer (head-shaking).
> I am very convinced that once the traveller has gotten over such
> pictures as females and males defecating in the fields early morning,
> back to back on each other, the traveller will find most beautiful
> spots, and find the traffic mostly interesting.
> When in traffic on overland routes, after a stretch of 200 km, he
> climbs out of the car to take a deep breath and wondering why he is
> still alive after the most interesting overtake manouvers of his
> driver, then he really feels relaxed to take some breakfast in one of
> the luxurious road side restaurants, where you can smell the piss from
> the uncleaned toilets 500 yards against the wind.
> Then your tastebuds have really opened up, and some Idli sambars are
> just the right thing for you. The spicyness will envigorate your body
> and soul, and if you are lucky you will run to the toilet before you
> climb back into the car,otherwise you must join the millions
> who defecate in the little stretches of land beside the road.
> But should you be lucky enough to travel by air, you may have ample
> time to reach your destination fresh, especially after waiting for a
> plane more than 12 hours delayed.
>
> Modiluft and above all, AirIndia is always there for you, and a few
> hours delay will certainly give you more peace of mind.
> Then you are feeling comfortable in the overcrowded airports, with
> nationals filled and everybody thinking he is Aga Khan because he has
> the opportunity to fly on India's top carriers.
> In India, you must know everything is the best in the world (acha) and
> they will teach all of the Westerners that they are definitely the
> most superior of all races.
> And when you are in the cities, please dont forget to visit our
> national pride, the shopping arcades , and be favored by the most
> menacing touts you will ever come across anywhere.
> Dont worry if you give 1 Rupie then the whole family will appear from
> nowhere and you are very blessed because they will pull your sleeves
> and bug you till you are exhausted. And if you are lucky to be one of
> the few who give, because Indians NEVER do, then you will have
> the honor to go through this process every single day. No matter where
> you choose to live,
> they will wait in ambush for you at the hotel entrance where you will
> dwell.
> And day and night, you are being favored from then on.
> Dont miss the beautiful scenes when walking on the streets and look
> between the houses and buildings. Indians have learned how to cope
> with the waste problem. They have found an intelligent way to dispose
> of garbage. Simply toss the garbage out of your window, then
> it is very convenient for you and your family. No need to carry it
> down, between the buildings there is ample space. Although in the
> years to come the garbage has piled up to
> the 6th floor but never mind, in India we believe in natural waste
> processing. The rats take care of the organic waste you see.
> You see in India the people are very inventive and creative, they are
> some of the smartest cultures on earth.
> Now for those with space confinement, in Baroda and Ahmedabad the
> cities are very industrial and the welfare standard is very high.
> The factory workers and some very clever people have found a way
> to save money and still live very luxuriously. I told you Indians are
> the most intelligent people on earth. We in India know how to build
> houses with cardboards, yes cardboards, all shapes and all types. We
> pick them from the garbage dumps, and construct the cardboardhomes
> ourselves, no need of a plan, waste of time, or expensive buiding
> materials. And the smartest thing, we build the cardboard houses in
> the lanes where there is less traffic.
>
> Then we have a complete family dwelling in 1 room of 2x2 meters, we
> lie on the streets. We can even accomodate 3 to 4 children with us
> married couple. But we cook, we shit and bath (well we have a little
> shortage of water) outside, the toilet conveniently located on the
> other side of our building, so it wont interfere with our wellbeing.
> You see, India is the pearl of the orient, we always know how to
> handle our affairs well.
> The whole world must come and see. Seeing is believing.
> And you know we have some of the most beautiful women in our country.
> If you have the right cash, many of the mothers will bring you their
> daughters (if you have the right contacts in the society) and then
> for a mere 1000 Rupees you will get exclusive service at private
> apartments.
> We are such a prudent society! We do keep our secrets, yes.
> And one thing, you can trust us 100 %. We will never cheat you
> never lie to you, never let you down.
> The real Indian will show you what is straightforwardness,
> unbiased honesty, we never heard of lies in our society.
> It is absolutely unknown. If you want to know us better, then you must
> do this : we never say no; we always say yes, even if we can not
> fulfill our promise, This way we look better and feel better.
> But Yes is always a maybe, or no. It is a yes in 0.01 % of all cases.
> You see we are Indians and our culture is very special to us. We must
> maintain our culture for the future generations.
>
> Welcome to India, Namaste.
>
> rc
>
> On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:51:58 -0400, "Debendra"
> wrote:
>
> >Those who are interested to go to places in India other than the popular
> >toristy ones are most welcome. The real-life situation is more interesting
> >and it helps understanding India from a close distance. The social and
> >cultural life of the people living in remote rual places give insights to
> >understand India better.