The swathes of brightly colored fabrics, sequins, silks, and gold thread epitomize the beauty and exotica of Indian fashion. Continue reading
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from the backseat of an autorickshaw: haul!
We are indulging in one more last-minute mini shopping spree before our flight tomorrow night. It’s really awesome shopping in India because of the currency exchange rate. You get much of what you would get in the US, but for far less. Here is some of what I came home with: Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: thrissur pooram
Today is Thrissur Pooram. Hubby is going. I am not. For starters, there will be close to one hundred thousand people crammed into the city streets for the festival. There will be pickpocketers aplenty, and the crowded streets are not exactly the safest place for women. There are “box seats,” seats up on buildings and other … Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: aana chamayam
The day before Thrissur Pooram, there is an exhibit housing the Aana Chamayam, the many umbrellas and other decorations that will be used on or for the elephants (“aana”) during the festival. Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: guruvayoor aanakotta
Some of the elephants are in musth, meaning they are in a volatile hormonal state and can become violent at any time. Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: preview of the week of elephants
It’s morning again, and as I’m giving Peanut her breakfast, I glance out the front door to see what appears to be a disembodied elephant head passing through the trees in the distance. I call for my husband to get his camera. As we stand on the veranda, wondering what is happening, we can hear … Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: how to save a life
I’m sweeping a corner of the veranda, when I notice a small ball of fur near a large metal vessel sitting in the carport. When I approach it, I discover that it’s in fact a bird, and that it’s not dead—but alive, and breathing rapidly. Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: shopping for sarees and wedding gold
Jet lag may be difficult to deal with, but it has two awesome side effects: The kids are asleep immediately after they’re put down for a nap I wake up fully refreshed at 6 am! Today is no exception. We wake up just ahead of the sunrise, and begin getting the kids situated. Today we … Continue reading
from the backseat of an autorickshaw: jet lag and humid temps
Claiming our baggage is taking forever. When our the kids’ stroller finally arrives, I silently praise God and proceed to buckle in my cranky kids. Everyone is staring (as strollers are as common here as snow), but I’m relieved that I won’t need to worry about the kids running off. At last, after leaving the … Continue reading
Intro to ‘From The Backseat Of An Autorickshaw’
I’ve finally returned home after a three-week stay in India. It was full of the usual spice, sound, and color that I’ve come to expect from even the simplest trip. The following series, From The Backseat Of An Autorickshaw, will highlight memories and events from the trip, as per my journal entries written whenever I had a … Continue reading
why I refuse to let barbie raise my daughter
While I was growing up, I absolutely loved Barbie. I would beg my mother for a new Barbie every time we ventured into the toy department. As soon as we neared those Pepto Bismol-pink displays, I would get butterflies and daydream of Barbie’s and my next adventure together. Continue reading
beauty and the tweets
I can’t remember the last time I watched the Miss America pageant. As a child I used to lay on the floor in front of the TV, chin in my hands, watching excitedly as the 53 women vied for the coveted bejeweled crown. Then somewhere between childhood innocence and adolescent anger, the feminist in me … Continue reading
travel guide: goa: a great indian getaway
A great Indian getaway is the beautiful seaside state of Goa, on the western coast of India. It’s more scenic to take the train in order to watch the changing landscape.
