Mission in India
I asked for a mission… and for my sins, they gave me one. And when it was over, I'd never want another.
- Martin Sheen, "Apocalypse Now"
Note:
Those of you who know me might have believe (correctly) that I do have
a tendency to exaggerate when telling stories - however, please
understand that in this case, my words fall way short of describing the
sad and beautiful world that is India.
On the plane:
People smell bad. Naturally. I mean, without our modern-day body
deodorizers, the air gets rank. Imagine the middle ages, big hairy men
wearing suits of armor in 90 degree heat, eating nothing but meat.
Yummy! Little did I know at that point what I was in for as far as
experiencing unpleasant odors.
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India
India is one of the most
attractive tourist destinations in Asia. India is a large country in
southern Asia. It's the second largest country in the world in
population, ranking only behind China.
In
2004, foreign tourists visiting India spent 15.4 billion USD - the
ninth highest in the world. India is also ranked among the top 3
adventure tourism destinations. One can expect to spend about $1,750 in
2005 dollars for a two week visit, staying in accomodations equivalent
to Western ones.
India
is a land of often bewildering diversity. It is a jigsaw puzzle of
people of every faith and religion, living together to create a unique
and colourful mosaic. There is a festival for every reason and for
every season. Every celebration centres around rituals of prayer,
seeking blessings, exchanging goodwill, decorating houses, wearing new
clothes, music, dance and feasting.
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