I Am the Ugly American

I went to the bazaar nearest to where I am staying last night for dinner. I could have savored any of a variety of delicious Indian foods. I had a pizza.
I am the ugly American.

Today we have learned a lesson

Today we have learned a lesson about Internet cafes in small towns in India.
Just a minute ago, I had nearly completed a brilliant (and rather lengthy) post about my experience. OK, maybe not brilliant, but damn insightful. And just as I was putting on the final touches, the power went out and I [...]

Recovery

Getting sick in a foreign country sucks.
I am right now on the mend from a bout of something-or-other that I caught who knows where. That’s the thing about getting sick in a place like India. In the States, you can always be like “it was ___ that I had at ___ restaurant,” or [...]

Things I’ve Learned So Far

Indian pop is everywhere!
No matter how much you try to avoid the puddles and flooding and water running down the street, you will get soaked during the monsoon. You will also wade in unclean water, let yourself get bitten by mosquitos, and do all sorts of other things that your doctor told you not [...]

India!

I’m sitting in an Internet cafe in Hyderabad, India. I have been here since Sunday, and already life is busy, full of amazing experiences, and totally fascinating. For several months I have been feeling that this blog was without purpose, without interest, and without anything to make it unique. Finally, I feel [...]