Streets of New Delhi. Uncountable scents, mixing with the smells of urine, spices, sweat, and something unidentifiable, were floating in the air.
When I was walking in the street, my nose was attacked by various scents. Under the scorching heat, my head was steaming. And the crowds were so overwhelming. But it seemed that I was not bearing enough. Watch out!!! Here came an elephant!!!
Escaping away from almost being stamped by an elephant, I came to the holly ancient city Varanasi. Although the city was thousands of miles away, a horse-dawn carriage still tried to run me over. (Hey! Be careful! This is not funny at all!!! I yelled.)
Then the next corner, another ox-drawn carriage dashed over. I jumped aside, barely able to keep my balance. This time I smiled and told myself: "Well, welcome to India!!!"
So if you think there must be tension between human and animals for we shared such little room together. Not necessary. We had a peaceful moment in Leh, a town deep in the Himalayas.
Another proof is this little donkey. I caught him taking a relaxing stroll in the small village Alchi. And I wondered if his host was waiting for him to have dinner together.
2 comments:
Can't believe you actually saw an elephant going through the streets! I've been to India four times and have yet to see one actually used as a means of transportation (but have only been to metropolitan areas where its probably not allowed).
That pic of the donkey is very professional. Nice work. He must've been lost or something because I thought only cows roam freely in India. Hope he found his owner, the poor thing.
What did you think of the food? India food is one of my least favorites in all of Asia. Too spicy.
Yes. That was really cool. India is such an exotic country that I want to vizit again. As for food, I am with you. I don't like curry at all. So Indian food is also one of the least favorite on my list. And I lost 10 kgs during those 6 weeks.
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