“The monsoon has finally come to Bhopal, and everyone is quite excited — squeals of laughter can be heard from the children, a collective sigh of relief can almost be heard across the city. One cannot fully appreciate the arrival of this event without experiencing the pre-monsoon climate….”
Posts Tagged ‘India’
The Art of Couchsurfing
…I wanted to note a few things about my stay in Delhi, as I tried something new and it worked out so well that I wanted to share. Over the 4 days that I was there, I managed to forge a little familiarity and connection. I usually stay in hostels when I travel, in order to meet backpackers along the way, or I stay with friends that I have known for a while.
This time, however, I got an idea…which ended up being just right. It’s this concept called couchsurfing…..
The International House of Toilets
“….I turned my attention to this quirky little museum called International Museum of Toilets. Truth be told, this wasn’t exactly at the top of my to-do list for Delhi but because most other museums were closed on Monday and because I had some burning questions about Indian bathroom practices that I myself had come across (why don’t people use toilet paper here??), I decided to seek some answers at the Toilet Museum. Little did I know what I was in for…..”
The Eagle Has Landed…
A few words about my introduction to Indian culture….