Friday, December 21, 2007

The Streets of India

Let's be frank - from the perspective of an American, the streets of India are amazingly chaotic. For starters, everyone drives on the opposite side of the road and the road is shared by quite a mix of vehicles, people, and animals. The roads themselves are often in rough shape, with debris, potholes, and what seems like the overuse of speed "breakers" or bumps if you're from the US.

But somehow it all works and people are able to get where they need to go amidst all the chaos.

My mentor teacher, Mr. GS Reddy took me to school one day on the back of his motorcycle (I usually took an auto rickshaw). I used the opportunity to video record the adventure...


1 comment:

Karen Amstutz said...

Hey Pat!

GREAT flourish of videos at the end of your time.... Moto-rides, Erin dancing, assemblys, and Veena jam! Especially liked the 30 commuters pushing that city bus!

Hope your return home was smooth, and that our 2 families can travel together again someday!

"Wishing you many happy returns of the day... Sir!"
Paul & Karen

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