Blog from Ceci and Rachel

First Impressions of India:

From the constant sense of hurrying throughout the sea of Indian rickshaws, cars, and motorcycles to the near misses between each vehicle, travel cannot be compared to any other place. As said by one of our native tour guides, "If you can drive in India, then you can drive anywhere." Since India was once occupied by the British, the English ways of driving have stuck such as driving on the opposite side of the street and having the driver's seat on the righthand side. Not only do street performers weave in and out of the bumper to bumper traffic, but elephants and monkeys also roam the streets of Delhi and Chandigarh. For instance, a small girl around the age of six wandered up to our window to perform a variety of acrobatic skills in an attempt to earn money. On the other hand, a young mother also approached our vehicle with a crying baby begging for money. Even with the insane traffic and constant honking, we have managed to arrive safe and sound to each destination.