Shelshula

Home from India

Thursday, 26. July 2007, 23:55:40

a typical interesection

My company sent me to India last week for an audit.
As anyone who has spoken to me in the last two months knows, I was an anxiety ridden mess over the prospect of having to visit India. Having to get vaccinated didn't help, because I hate needles.

As it happens, I enjoyed my trip to India and wouldn't mind going back. We stayed at the Taj Residency in Bangalore, which may have had the best breakfast buffet I've ever had, and the food overall was very good.

I feel the need to admit that I didn't eat anywhere but the hotel. I was warned against trying to be adventurous when it came to eating in India. Perhaps I overly erred on the side of caution, but on the otherhand I didn't get sick on the trip.

The main reason for the post was to show off my best picture from the trip.
I wanted to try and capture the chaos that is Bangalore traffic, which is hard to do with the little camera I have. My husband thought this one turned out well so have a gander.

By the way, that traffic is squeezed into three lanes.

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Comments

Lagged2Death # 27. July 2007, 02:39

Magnificent! Clearly, your husband has exceptional taste!

SmoothP # 31. July 2007, 20:03

Great picture-- I've heard the traffic in Bangalore is a site to be seen, with trucks, bikes, pedestrians, and animals all zipping about every which way.

We'll definitely have to get together soon so you can share some more pictures and regale us with tales of cows in the street and such.

Sayeed # 2. August 2007, 20:16

Hmmm.....dare I hazard a guess that you took the photo on M.G Road? Bangalore traffic in general sucks. I guess it grew too fast for it's own good.

About the food I guess you erred on the side of caution!!! Maybe being new to the place you shouldn't really go all out with the ethnic experience because your tummy will take a while to settle but you do get some good eats at smaller establishments.

If you do go again try Koshy's restaurant. A Bangalore landmark.

Shelshula # 3. August 2007, 22:44

The not eating any where but the hotel was a little over stated, but not much. I was there on business and eating at the hotel was more a matter of necessity then anything else.

I am hoping to have more time on the next visit to be able to enjoy more of the local color. I will keep you recommendation in mind.

thanks.