tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post6637456054933097277..comments2023-06-21T14:14:24.806+01:00Comments on Blogtrotter: A CULTURAL SHOCK!GMGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-66871524898648081992009-10-14T15:06:50.848+01:002009-10-14T15:06:50.848+01:00Vinesh,
Thanks, though spam... Don't thik I...Vinesh,<br />Thanks, though spam... Don't thik I'll recommend the hotels... ;)Trotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-86960455101715359682009-04-04T09:55:00.000+01:002009-04-04T09:55:00.000+01:00Lady,Very typical, indeed... ;))Lady,<BR/>Very typical, indeed... ;))Trotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-73784987455935482042009-04-04T04:34:00.000+01:002009-04-04T04:34:00.000+01:00Yup this is the India I know full of life, people ...Yup this is the India I know full of life, people the good the bad all the smells and tastes.Stories.<BR/><BR/>Thats what I like.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-80794986680368476712009-02-13T10:35:00.000+00:002009-02-13T10:35:00.000+00:00Dina,Glad to see you back! There is also something...Dina,<BR/>Glad to see you back! There is also something similar in Lisbon to mark the inauguration of the new judicial year; but no 17th century adornments... ;))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-18392758123663045442009-02-11T14:50:00.000+00:002009-02-11T14:50:00.000+00:00Hi Gil. I'm going back here to start at the beginn...Hi Gil. I'm going back here to start at the beginning of your India adventure. Wow, you are brave.<BR/>I've been away from my desk, down in Australia, caring for two little grandsons. Blogging was almost impossible. <BR/>If you ever get a free moment, I would love to hear your opinion of Red Mass, the special prayer service for lawyers and judges they do in Australia, USA, England, and France. I posted about it at http://jerusalemhillsdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2009/02/red-mass.html<BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-33919488384456955002009-01-02T09:31:00.000+00:002009-01-02T09:31:00.000+00:00Sigma,So pleased to see you commenting here again!...Sigma,<BR/>So pleased to see you commenting here again!! Feel free to take your time here as you wish...<BR/>Glad to see that everything seems to be OK, even with a full time job and a baby to care for!!<BR/>As for the trip, I tell you: my first visit to India is something unforgettable...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-66280921444351813662009-01-02T06:21:00.000+00:002009-01-02T06:21:00.000+00:00Hi Gil! First of all, a very happy new year to you...Hi Gil! First of all, a very happy new year to you. May the new year bring joy cheer and peace in your life.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your wishes, even though I have been absent from the blogworld for a long while now. With a full time job and a little baby, blogging has unfortunately gone down on the priority list. Anyways.<BR/><BR/>I must say when I saw your pics and your captions, I was more than amused. For one, Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and most crowded areas of Delhi. But from what I hear, it boasts of the most delectable Indian food (never sampled, as I am a hardcore veggie!). But seeing through the comments, I realize that you were able to go beyond the chaos, and enjoy your stay and your experience. <BR/>Saw your next post on the Red Fort too. And looking forward to read more about your trip. And hope you did manage to make the most of it!Sigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300547373292021313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-27733214504555911302009-01-01T17:21:00.000+00:002009-01-01T17:21:00.000+00:00Ash,Great to see you back. I'm so proud you love i...Ash,<BR/>Great to see you back. I'm so proud you love it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-72722772953889746712009-01-01T13:53:00.000+00:002009-01-01T13:53:00.000+00:00Interesting....I'm loving it!!!Interesting....I'm loving it!!!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867919018746028462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-46695053818343406852008-12-29T13:02:00.000+00:002008-12-29T13:02:00.000+00:00Hi everybody! This first post on India was quite a...Hi everybody! This first post on India was quite a success, accounting for the comments it got in so few days of such a busy season. I feel that India is going to be a hit on this blog...;)) Thanks for coming through and have a marvellous 2009!<BR/><BR/>I’m not good on Awards, but I think I owe a special thanks and an Orange award for the commentators who didn’t miss to comment any of my last posts, and for those who only missed them when they were unable to make it... You know you are in the list, so no need to mention names...<BR/>I think however that there should be an award for «The most difficult comment to get is from...» and that definitely would go Down Under to the city of Sydney, Australia... Not even in Christmas or New Year you manage to get a comment... With only four million people living there, it’s a piece of cake to know who the winner is... ;-)))<BR/><BR/>Irina,<BR/>Well, it’s a bit bizarre, but this is supposed to be a traveller’s experiences blog... ;)<BR/>My pleasure to comment on Moscow Daily Photo, though not so often as I would wish...<BR/><BR/>Dawning One,<BR/>Thanks! The same to you to keep posting texts where one learns so much...<BR/><BR/>Hélène,<BR/>It’s true that people get crazy about so many things in this world. I wonder, without deepen in the theories of David Laing, whether the problem won’t be the definition of craziness... ;))<BR/>Bom Ano Novo!<BR/><BR/>Vamsee,<BR/>You’ll see what I found there... ;)<BR/><BR/>PakKaramu,<BR/>Sorry; I thought it was spam, with all the casinos that started pouring on your blog, that I deleted! If that isn’t the case, please try again... ;(<BR/><BR/>Celine,<BR/>Why was it so funny? Ajmal was actually leading the way... ;))<BR/><BR/>Rhonda,<BR/>It was an unforgettable trip! But it’s true that there are lots of people around... ;)<BR/><BR/>Barb,<BR/>McDonalds’ is actually everywhere; even in Old Delhi... ;)<BR/><BR/>Neva,<BR/>Nuts? You’ll see the photos they will bring back from the trip... ;) Anyhow, I wish I can get back before I’m 88... ;))<BR/><BR/>Ron,<BR/>I suspect you may change your mind; we’ll see after the whole series! ;)<BR/><BR/>Lalilita,<BR/>Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Argentinean... whatever: Yummy.......<BR/><BR/>Namaki,<BR/>Mysteries of the mind, some would say... ;))<BR/><BR/>Joy,<BR/>Oh yeah; I adore Indian food! And you’ll see some wonders, not so crazy at all...<BR/><BR/>Lori,<BR/>I think you are right to keep it high on your priorities, even when the circumstances don’t help... It has some wonders worth to be seen and it’s quite an experience to be lived!!<BR/><BR/>Jen,<BR/>I also have friends who stayed at the Taj in Mumbai (not the one pictured in Old Delhi) and they were shocked with the events; actually, who wasn’t? Goa and Mumbai are also in my plans, but it’s so difficult to find some time to be absent for a while! Your friends left with a BIG impression; I wouldn’t expect anything else...<BR/><BR/>Ming,<BR/>OK, after Italy and Portugal, India... ;)<BR/><BR/>Kuanyin,<BR/>Who’s crazy? ;)) I wonder whether we’re getting crazy about it... ;))<BR/><BR/>Sue,<BR/>I’m sure you would be touched by everything you would see there... Ask your daughter... ;))<BR/><BR/>NoBS,<BR/>It’s definitely an experience, but a worthy one, provided you keep it under control... ;)<BR/><BR/>Ted,<BR/>Louis Malle could be a case for Regis Airault, taking into account the circumstances that led him to India in 1968... ;) But I would love to have a look at the documentary; though 378 minutes make me think... You’ll give me your impressions later... ;)<BR/><BR/>Cutie,<BR/>No poisoning, bath every day and quite an experience. As for interesting things, you hardly suspect, but you’ll see here; keep in touch! ;))<BR/><BR/>Pernille,<BR/>Cheers!<BR/><BR/>Cuckoo,<BR/>We should have met last February when we visited your home town!<BR/>Why couldn’t I eat the food at Karim’s? It was scrumptious... As for the traffic, I think it deserves a special post!<BR/><BR/>Vagabond,<BR/>I was in India on February 2008; you know, this blog has a «décalage» of almost twelve months delay in posting... ;)) Hope you enjoy the next episodes!<BR/><BR/>Lakshmi,<BR/>I understand there is a method behind; sometimes it’s hard to find, but the experience was striking!<BR/><BR/>Maria,<BR/>I agree with you; should I have the time, I would be packing...<BR/><BR/>Kven,<BR/>It’s a shame that you missed the chance to get there; furthermore with parents, which would certainly be a benefit for your budget... ;) I’m sure you’ll make it anyhow one day!!<BR/><BR/>Norman,<BR/>You’re always welcome!<BR/><BR/>Paul,<BR/>It’s true that you hardly see a blue sky in Delhi due to the pollution... But we were lucky enough to catch some sunny spells while there... You’ll how excellent place it is!!<BR/><BR/>Shooting Star,<BR/>I should have prepared this trip with some more time and should have asked your advice on what to do & see before departure; maybe next time... ;)<BR/>You’re right about becoming one with the crowd...<BR/><BR/>Shantanu,<BR/>The idea that only the crazy went there is, like Mark Twain said about the news of his own death, has probably been «greatly exaggerated»... ;))<BR/>Karim’s was a great experience and quite a decent meal!<BR/><BR/>Paz,<BR/>Thanks! You’re always too kind!<BR/><BR/>Mariposa,<BR/>You too!<BR/><BR/>Rakesh,<BR/>It was an experience, as you’ll see in my next posts! And the food at Karim’s was delicious! The cultural shock wasn’t only in Delhi, but you’re right... definitely a shock!<BR/><BR/>Tinsie,<BR/>Start packing!! ;)<BR/><BR/>Kyh,<BR/>I’ve been to <A HREF="http://blogtrotta.blogspot.com/2005/11/high-in-sky.html" REL="nofollow">Malaysia</A>… Where the hell hasn’t gmg been to? ;))<BR/><BR/>Ingrid,<BR/>Everyday life, but there will be some more sophisticated to come... ;)<BR/>It’s not such a small world... there are lots of places still to be seen... ;)<BR/><BR/>Alok,<BR/>I can see you’re quite warm-hearted on the technology people in India... ;))<BR/>I’ve seen more than the traffic, but must confess that the traffic and everything related to was quite impressive; I may even make a post on that... ;))<BR/><BR/>Lilli,<BR/>There is poverty everywhere in this world; just have a look in NYC... ;)<BR/><BR/>Bob,<BR/>«If it’s not HOT it’s no good»: I understand your motto... ;)) But Bollywood, I must confess I only tried once many years ago and didn’t repeat... ;))<BR/><BR/>Andrea,<BR/>Great to read you back here. I wonder what have you been singing and where... ;) India is special... and different, still... Hope to see something new from Hungary soon!<BR/><BR/>Rune,<BR/>I wasn’t alone in India, as well as in many other places during the last 38 years... ;))<BR/>I love Singapore, except for the most awful weather I’ve already experienced in my life, but I tell that India deserves much more than just a flight over on the way to Singapore... ;))<BR/><BR/>Piika,<BR/>It’s great to see you back, even if jealous... ;)<BR/><BR/>Leo,<BR/>Hope you had a nice trip out! Great to read you here, as always!<BR/><BR/>Ashira,<BR/>For someone who loves Europe India might be a bit tough; but you’ll see that there are so many wonderful things there that a rip is surely worth while... And for vegetarians, it might be Paradise on Earth... ;)<BR/><BR/>Lynn,<BR/>Pushed and punched? Provided you get everything under control and the right guides, even the crowded places seem quite serene... ;)<BR/><BR/>Peter,<BR/>It’s definitely an experience. If I would have time to organize, I would love to get back: the rest of Rajasthan – Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer... - and then Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore... ;))<BR/><BR/>Pietro,<BR/>The atmosphere! It’s not an easy task to catch it...<BR/><BR/>Leena,<BR/>Some more peaceful, others more frenzied... we’ll have everything in these India’s posts... ;))<BR/><BR/>Alice SG,<BR/>Thanks for «following» Blogtrotter. You don’t appear has «Follower» on the Blogger device, but it must be working since you were back this morning... ;) Thanks!<BR/>The aerial electric cables aren’t probably the best of India’s technology... ;))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-80689218053328032542008-12-29T00:10:00.000+00:002008-12-29T00:10:00.000+00:00Hi trotter, am so sorry for not visiting lately. Y...Hi trotter, am so sorry for not visiting lately. Yes, all the outing and partying really make me busy and some of my posts are pre scheduled....lol.<BR/><BR/>I have put your blog as "followed" so that each time you updated your blog, I could see it in the dashboard.<BR/><BR/>OMG, it is so crowded in India and just looked at the traffic jam and those electrical cables hanging so dangerously...lol<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, always learn a lot about other countries in your blog.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year to you and your wife and may 2009 be a better year for all of us. :)alicesghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093018474724459190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-61537198689660072722008-12-28T21:17:00.000+00:002008-12-28T21:17:00.000+00:00This post is a start and I am waiting for more pea...This post is a start and I am waiting for more peaceful scenes!<BR/>It must have been exciting journey, I believe.<BR/><BR/>I wish you and your family plenty of happiness and many new adventures to a new year, 2009!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-68168230709724751152008-12-28T16:25:00.000+00:002008-12-28T16:25:00.000+00:00Gil: what an interesting post about India. The tow...Gil: what an interesting post about India. The town is crowded indeed, your very fine photographs well depict the atmosphere there.<BR/>I wish you and your family a Happy New Year!Pietro Brosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131884567187959415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-5847525673036523832008-12-28T14:22:00.000+00:002008-12-28T14:22:00.000+00:00Crowded indeed, but I guess that this is part of w...Crowded indeed, but I guess that this is part of what you expect and somehow must enjoy!<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to what will follow ad which parts of India you included in your trip. It can certainly help me as a guide for a hopefully future visit!PeterParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694538476960957295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-7764210288548286882008-12-28T13:24:00.000+00:002008-12-28T13:24:00.000+00:00Hi Gil, As another commenter said..." you have to ...Hi Gil, As another commenter said..." you have to become one with the crowd" to enjoy the crowded streets, I am afraid that would not be me. I tried that on my holiday vacation and just could not hack it. Not fond of being, although accidental, punched and pushed. :) As always your photos are incredible and very interesting and allow me to visit places I will never get to see otherwise. Hope you had a Merry, Merry Christmas and I know the New Year of 2009 will bring you more fabulous travels. Good health and many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Cheers, LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-38511359380215962712008-12-28T04:48:00.000+00:002008-12-28T04:48:00.000+00:00I'm sorry that I haven't been here for so long - I...I'm sorry that I haven't been here for so long - I've missed so much! As usual, these are wonderful photos - it's so easy to get a feeling of the places you've been. I'm not sure that India is my cup of tea - but if I ever venture to New Delhi, I'll be sure to avoid Karim - I'm a vegetarian!<BR/><BR/>Wishing you a happy, healthy, and travel filled New Year!Ashirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169668167348953742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-80913660865502879032008-12-28T02:37:00.000+00:002008-12-28T02:37:00.000+00:00Merry Xmas Gil. Sorry this is late, Ive been away...Merry Xmas Gil. Sorry this is late, Ive been away. TQ so much for dropping by. I love Kharouan pics. and India wow you've made it! Enjoy the last week of 08. Here's wishing you a great 2009.leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006692278313522279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-19788406197359803342008-12-27T19:28:00.000+00:002008-12-27T19:28:00.000+00:00ooh i'm so jealous... i would LOVE to go there!ooh i'm so jealous... i would LOVE to go there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-69485210384744082912008-12-27T18:14:00.000+00:002008-12-27T18:14:00.000+00:00Thank you for the greeting! Interesting to have a ...Thank you for the greeting! Interesting to have a tour of India - I have personally only flown OVER it on my way to Singapore. You were obviously not alone in Dehli. It must have been fascinating indeed.<BR/><BR/>Have a nice week-end and a Happy New Year!Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-36045801881503327532008-12-27T13:25:00.000+00:002008-12-27T13:25:00.000+00:00Hi Gil, thanks for stopping by and for your good w...Hi Gil, thanks for stopping by and for your good wishes! I hope you are having a very nice holiday season.<BR/><BR/>Interesting photos of India, it's a completely different culture. And not the kind of pictures the travel agencies advertise...<BR/><BR/>Greetings still from <A HREF="http://stockholm-by-gerak.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Stockholm</A> for a short while and now I am preparing for my next longer <A HREF="http://hungary-pictures.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Hungary</A> trip.Andrea Gerákhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027655359978598507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-568965267131311272008-12-27T06:05:00.000+00:002008-12-27T06:05:00.000+00:00Hi Gil,I like Indian people, but then I like every...Hi Gil,<BR/><BR/>I like Indian people, but then I like everyone.<BR/><BR/>Love the food as long as it's not too HOT!<BR/><BR/>Bollywood is great fun. Yes the feeling of people enjoying life is great.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year,<BR/><BR/>BobBeefybob7https://www.blogger.com/profile/06242413118206293361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-60789860505582296092008-12-27T03:18:00.000+00:002008-12-27T03:18:00.000+00:00Wow, those are some interesting photos, definitely...Wow, those are some interesting photos, definitely shows poverty, and my goodness the crowds of people is amazing<BR/>Looking forward to 2009Lilli & Nevadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543963287673840358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-41567435094522070332008-12-26T22:53:00.000+00:002008-12-26T22:53:00.000+00:00Yes! for sure you will find lots of already crazy ...Yes! for sure you will find lots of already crazy people here in India to start with the people from Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Sun and the list is ever so long :)<BR/><BR/>I am sure you must have explored much more than what the traffic on the roads can offer, looking forward to read more of your experiences in India.<BR/><BR/>You have a wonderful weekendalokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906469358734643462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-80121708659072464722008-12-26T21:21:00.000+00:002008-12-26T21:21:00.000+00:00Very interesting photos which seem to show real ev...Very interesting photos which seem to show real every day life, not always nice to see, but that's the way it is. (It seems that you have travelled everywhere in the world.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-2698348993513613072008-12-26T15:38:00.000+00:002008-12-26T15:38:00.000+00:00Interesting! India sure is chaotic. If you ever co...Interesting! India sure is chaotic. If you ever come to Malaysia, you'll get to experience Indian culture too, but not of Delhi, but of Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu! :)<BR/><BR/>Happy Boxing Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com