Hello all,
We are settling down in Mumbai but are still jet lagged.
The time difference is almost 12 hours. So right now it is 7:30 am Tuesday while it is about 7 pm Monday evening in Calgary.
The days are hot but the nights cool down but you can still walk around with shorts and a T-shirt.
Mumbai is very crowded. There are lots of people everywhere, lots of traffic and lots of dogs, cats and cows on the streets.
At night, the really poor sleep on the sidewalks. You even see families sleeping on the ground. These people come and beg for food, money and there are even little kids, barefoot, who come and beg while our taxi has stopped at the lights.
We also travel by rickshaws. It is a lot of fun taking these fast little motorbike like cars. I will send you a picture of one. We do not wear any seatbelts here as they don't have any in these cars. So my parents hold onto us very tight.
Last night, we went into town, where some famous Mumbai landmarks are. We went on a horse and carriage. We also went on a few small rides, where the man pulls or pushes up on the ride. These rides are not motorized. We had indian style corn on the cob, and a little girl came and begged so I gave her my corn on the cob - she ate it all.
The food is fresh, and they cook food all over the streets, and indian chai is sold everywhere. You smell the foods cooking all the time. But we cannot eat it. It is not safe for us to eat. You can have a meal on the streets for a family of 4 for less than 3 dollars. (150 rupees). But we have to be very careful with what we eat and where we eat it.
Yesterday, my sister and I had fresh coconut water. The man will even deliver it to your place daily if you want. It is yummy.
My grandfather is also with us. It is his first time in India since he left with his parents and three brothers 64 years ago. They took a boat to Tanzania, East Africa.
Last night, we met my grandfather's first cousin, who lives in Mumbai. This was the first time the two of them have met. It was special for all of us.
My Dad and my grandfather are going to fly to the little town, where my grandfather was born. They are leaving today. My parents do not want us to go as they are worried about the food and water there.
Thanks for your questions. I will send you my answers soon. And I will also send you some pictures.
Write to you soon - Namaste.
We are settling down in Mumbai but are still jet lagged.
The time difference is almost 12 hours. So right now it is 7:30 am Tuesday while it is about 7 pm Monday evening in Calgary.
The days are hot but the nights cool down but you can still walk around with shorts and a T-shirt.
Mumbai is very crowded. There are lots of people everywhere, lots of traffic and lots of dogs, cats and cows on the streets.
At night, the really poor sleep on the sidewalks. You even see families sleeping on the ground. These people come and beg for food, money and there are even little kids, barefoot, who come and beg while our taxi has stopped at the lights.
We also travel by rickshaws. It is a lot of fun taking these fast little motorbike like cars. I will send you a picture of one. We do not wear any seatbelts here as they don't have any in these cars. So my parents hold onto us very tight.
Last night, we went into town, where some famous Mumbai landmarks are. We went on a horse and carriage. We also went on a few small rides, where the man pulls or pushes up on the ride. These rides are not motorized. We had indian style corn on the cob, and a little girl came and begged so I gave her my corn on the cob - she ate it all.
The food is fresh, and they cook food all over the streets, and indian chai is sold everywhere. You smell the foods cooking all the time. But we cannot eat it. It is not safe for us to eat. You can have a meal on the streets for a family of 4 for less than 3 dollars. (150 rupees). But we have to be very careful with what we eat and where we eat it.
Yesterday, my sister and I had fresh coconut water. The man will even deliver it to your place daily if you want. It is yummy.
My grandfather is also with us. It is his first time in India since he left with his parents and three brothers 64 years ago. They took a boat to Tanzania, East Africa.
Last night, we met my grandfather's first cousin, who lives in Mumbai. This was the first time the two of them have met. It was special for all of us.
My Dad and my grandfather are going to fly to the little town, where my grandfather was born. They are leaving today. My parents do not want us to go as they are worried about the food and water there.
Thanks for your questions. I will send you my answers soon. And I will also send you some pictures.
Write to you soon - Namaste.
My goodness, sounds like your days are very full of new experiences Ilan. We will look forward to seeing some of your pictures when you get a chance to post.
ReplyDeleteLook for some posts from your classmates in the next day or so.
Miss you,
Luv,
Mrs. D.
very cool Ilan. Pics are awesome;especially instruments & money
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-Hi Ilan im wondering whats your favroite thing about india so far?
ReplyDelete-how busy are the streets?
-did you give any money to the beggers on the streets?
-what do the people look like in india?
-what food do the people eat?
-Enzo Mutiso
Hi Ilan, How is the weather in India compared to Calgary?
Chloe
Hello Ilan,
I have a few questions for you. what are some Indian celebrations? What some bugs in India? I really liked your photos because they were very bright. I hope you will send us some pictures of Indian sights you have seen. Also please send some photos of Indian animals.
Rosa