This journal will document my preparations for my upcoming trip to India, and then my trip. I am hoping to find lots of cyber cafes there, so I can update the journal on a regular basis during my travels. Please send me an email1317 if you would like to get notifications when I make updates. Thanks for stopping by.
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Intro
One question which I keep finding myself answering over and over is: Why India? The simple answer is “adventure”. The long answer will involve some rambling, but here it is:
Early Preparations
I first decided that I was going to India early in 2001. My original plan had me quitting my job in the Fall of 2002 and travelling for six months. In the end I put off my trip for 1 year. This has given me lots of time to prepare.
Bollywood Calling
I began watching Hindi movies the fall I started my Hindi class. My original intent was just to get more exposure to the language. What I discovered is that I actually enjoy the singing and dancing.
Suggestions?
Hi everybody,
I keep getting suggestions of places I should visit. In order to keep track of all the recommendations, I would like people to submit their suggetions. This will help me keep track of them, and allow people to see what others have suggested. If somebody else suggested I visit a city, I would love to know of other things in or around that city.
**NOTE: This is a non-commercial site. Commercial advertisements are not welcome. If you truly have a good recommendation for a commercial business, please send me an email1317.
About
From September of 2003 to March 2004, I was travelling in India. I began my trip studying Hindi, and then roamed from the Himalayas in the North, to Kanyakumari, the southern tip of the sub-continent. As you will discover if you read the journal, I am obsessed with India.