Working Hard, or Hardly Working?

I don't have any actual pictures of us working, only photos of the cafes where we were working at (surveying market demand/ preferences for coffee). So I guess there's really no proof that I did anything of importance in India. You're just going to have to trust me then.

"Welcome to City Xerox, how may I assist you?"

"Um, we would like to make some copies."

"Ok, I can take care of that for you. Can I help you with any of your mobile servicing needs today?"

"No, we won't be requiring any servicing today."

"We also have STD's available, can I offer you a STD?"

"Really, just the copies will be fine. Thanks."

The Road to Nandi Hills

Outside of Bangalore, there is a 900-and-some year old temple on top of a hill. This area is called Nandi Hills. We went there.

Ganesha came along for the ride.

We saw cows. And monkeys. And rickshaws.

The monkeys were cute.

Please sir, may I have some more? Bangalore.

Well, since you asked so nicely...

Dried fruits, betel nut (pan, pronounced "pa-an"), ginger, herbs and such...Some good, some yuck, all exotic and interesting to say the least. I wish I had photos of the food, such wonderful food. Indian cuisine is both intriguing and mysterious, yet warm and comforting; A so-spicy-it's-painful, your-mouth-will-thank-you experience. Mmmm, coconut chutney, baked yogurt, lentils, chickpeas, masala dosa, and naan, and chapatti, and the paneer, mmm, the paneer...

Around Bangalore

Bangalore, a booming, vibrant city to the south of India. And as I just learned, one of the world's largest call centers. Next time you call Customer Service, chances are you're talking to someone here.

Auto-rickshaws are everywhere...