Incredible India

I have received many chain emails about how messy, how unclean and how horrible Indians deal with their tourists.

India is incredible to me. It’s expected that India is messy, unclean, and smelly. Beggars scatter around town to town, and it’s a fact. However they are not the essence of India.

I have been in India twice and still enjoy it so much. I like the people there. They always smile at you, wave at you and say hello to you when you go pass. Boys and girls are always happy. They love to have a photo taken with you. Indians are so friendly. They are fascinated by the tourists and we are fascinated by them. They don’t yell. They don’t fight. I honestly haven’t seen it happen even once during my 12 week stay in India.

In OZ land, we have road rage every single day but in India, the traffic is incredibly jammed. All cars, trucks and rickshaws come from all directions. Drivers use horns to alert others to overtake them. It’s like a mutual way of saying, ‘You give way to me and I give way to you’. Their horns have melodies, like a symphony of horns. It seemed the drivers know what they want. At the surface, we focus on the noisy traffic and the hectic bustling on the roads. However, when I look closely I can see how the traffic system harmoniously flows. Harmony is the essence of India. It’s fascinating to watch our drivers driving around through India.

The Indians who I have met have all been friendly. When we get lost and ask for directions, people want to help us, even if they don’t know the way. Although this gesture is somewhat kind, it is a pain because we are lead to the wrong direction.

I often saw beautiful Indian women walking through the dusty streets with colourful saris. Especially in the morning when the air is full of mist, there would be stream of women dressed in colourful saris. It gives the place a sense of mystery.

Religions in India are incredible. The world’s major religions were founded in India – Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Religions in India are like a buffet. You can pick and choose what suits you.

The food and spices are incredible. The spices are so strong that you couldn’t even smell the scent of farts. I know this as I myself have proved this. I love India food. I have tried Mattar paneer in different states and places. Every place had its own distinct interpretation of the dish, which I enjoyed all of them.

India has a bountiful collection of historical and ancient artefacts, including incredible relics from the past. It will take many years to explore closely to all for the caves and forts. India has got my love that no matter how many times I visit, I won’t feel bored of it. India hasn’t put me off. India is incredible and I love it.

31/12/2011