The Birthday Blog/ Tour of Chennai
Hello family and friends! It's Jessie, and for those who don't know me today is my 21st birthday =) Today all of us visited the Kapleswar temple (a temple for the god shiva, as far as I know...) We finished the day with Chennai open air market shopping and Tali on banana leaves! I even got a birthday ice cream at a place claiming to be an "ice cream pub"... fitting, I thought.
I wasn't sure what to write about today, but a few moments ago inspiration came to me. One learns a lot being in India and I thought it would be fun to write down 21 things we have observed being here. Our group has brainstormed this list based on experience of the last 13 days, and they all have interesting stories you all should be sure to inquire about when we see you!
4. When the menu says meat sauce on the pasta... it dose not mean beef, in fact it does not mean meat at all.
Hello family and friends! It's Jessie, and for those who don't know me today is my 21st birthday =) Today all of us visited the Kapleswar temple (a temple for the god shiva, as far as I know...) We finished the day with Chennai open air market shopping and Tali on banana leaves! I even got a birthday ice cream at a place claiming to be an "ice cream pub"... fitting, I thought. 
I wasn't sure what to write about today, but a few moments ago inspiration came to me. One learns a lot being in India and I thought it would be fun to write down 21 things we have observed being here. Our group has brainstormed this list based on experience of the last 13 days, and they all have interesting stories you all should be sure to inquire about when we see you!
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INIDA:
1. Bring toilet paper EVERYWHERE, assume nothing, expect the worst.
2. Traffic laws are mere suggestions. High way medians=obstacles in one's way.
3. There will always be another line, to check into at the airport.
4. When the menu says meat sauce on the pasta... it dose not mean beef, in fact it does not mean meat at all.
5. Everything is spicy... EVERYTHING.
6. Life stock is a part of urban life, cows, chickens, goats.... they are everywhere even downtown.
7. Helmets on motorcycles...... optional, and if you didn't know you can fit up to five people on a motorcycle.
8. carheats and shoes for children...what are those?
9. No bathroom? -- thats cool use the side of the road.
10. You will sweat more than you can ever drink.... its amazing.
11. Yeah curry is a breakfast food.
12. 21 people...5 menus should do.
13. Everything happens one step at a time.
14. Not all ballywood movies have English subtitles.
15. Naan goes with every meal....best with garlic.
16. Mineral water= bottled water
17. When it comes to street venders : No means maybe and show me more, maybe means yes, and yes means I am buying now.
18. Don't make eye contact with venders unless you are going to buy what they are selling.
19. Tour guides take you where they want to go, not necessarily where you want to go.
20. Expect to be photographed everywhere you go, even with peoples children, because white people are interesting and most likely a celebrity.
21. 21st birthdays in Chennai rock!
Nameste ! - Jessie
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