06.28.07
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles
Since arriving in India, I’ve ridden on/in a number of vehicles: Planes, taxis, cars, scooters, motorcycles, buses, and most recently, an auto rickshaw. Prior to coming to India, I had never ridden a scooter, motorcycle, or auto rickshaw. Though I religiously wear my seatbelt and bicycle helmet in the US, and though helmet laws are on the horizon in India, I have not worn a seatbelt since arriving in India, and have only worn a helmet on one occasion. People just don’t do those things here. Autorickshaws don’t even have doors. And actually I take that back. I’ve worn seatbelts on planes in India, but not in cars.
Grace said,
06.30.07 at 11:34
Hey! India! Wow, that must be a whole new experience~ I enjoy reading about your daily thoughts about your trip!
dave clark said,
07.05.07 at 20:26
Hi Alex,
As I write this it’s 07:49 AM, I tried calling your cell phone. No one answers, but in the back ground guys are talking in muffled tones. I tried calling back repeatly. Did you get your cell phone, perhaps stolen. Every time I try to call the phone is picked up by somone, still no answer. I hope that you are OK. I’m leaving for San Francisco to pick up my visa fron the consulate. If you can try reaching me on me cell pnone 916 501 3929. I plan on returning hme around 7:00pm.
Dad
I hope to speak with you soon. I’m a little concerned for your safety.
Dad