it's a wonderful country, rich with history and artifacts. ancient traditions.

my brother and his wife had some challenging experiences when they traveled there.

they came back with equally as many negative stories to tell as positive.

tell jess to be careful please. there are many sides to the wonderful collage of culture that is india.

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XxAxX said:

it's a wonderful country, rich with history and artifacts. ancient traditions.

my brother and his wife had some challenging experiences when they traveled there.

they came back with equally as many negative stories to tell as positive.

tell jess to be careful please. there are many sides to the wonderful collage of culture that is india.

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Agreed, there might be some severe cases of culture shock (with consequent feelings of disillusionment), regarding the caste system, and general social ills like poverty, child prostitution, etc. that exist so openly. A beautiful, but complicated place.

LazarusHeart said:

It's cheaper to just buy it there in India. It is normal for Indians to see western clothing and styles, especially since their larger cities are a strange mix of western influences, super giant shopping malls and entertainment complexes, and traditional Indian influences.

If she's flying into Bangkok on her way to India, she can always take a day or two there to do some very cheap shopping on her way to India. But, India should have really cheap items to buy.

Oh yes we know her normal cothes will be fine at the university and elsewhere ~ I just wanted to offer her traditional clothing if SHE wanted it ... just a few outfits

I did not see Bangkok on the flight info ...

And she may choose to wait to buy once IN India

Nothinbutjoy said:

Congratulations Jess! What an exciting opportunity!

YES !

( i'm going to show her this tread when she comes home from college )

johnart said:

I admire folk who wanna go to India and immerse themselves.

From anything I've seen on tv and film I just don't think it's the place for me.

I'm sure Jess is gonna rock it! POST PICS.

Yes she will ~ she always does

Indeed

XxAxX said:

it's a wonderful country, rich with history and artifacts. ancient traditions.

my brother and his wife had some challenging experiences when they traveled there.

they came back with equally as many negative stories to tell as positive.

tell jess to be careful please. there are many sides to the wonderful collage of culture that is india.

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Ottensen said:

XxAxX said:

it's a wonderful country, rich with history and artifacts. ancient traditions.

my brother and his wife had some challenging experiences when they traveled there.

they came back with equally as many negative stories to tell as positive.

tell jess to be careful please. there are many sides to the wonderful collage of culture that is india.

[Edited 2/6/11 3:40am]

Agreed, there might be some severe cases of culture shock (with consequent feelings of disillusionment), regarding the caste system, and general social ills like poverty, child prostitution, etc. that exist so openly. A beautiful, but complicated place.

She will be well informed prior ... and thank you

Hyderabad is a really great, vibrant modern city she will love it!! But seriously give her $100 and she will be able to buy loads of outfits when she is out there - soooocheap!

Hi BTW

PREDOMINANT said:

Hyderabad is a really great, vibrant modern city she will love it!! But seriously give her $100 and she will be able to buy loads of outfits when she is out there - soooocheap!

Hi BTW

Have missed you here

TY for the info ~ setting up her passport appt as we speak

Mach said:

Ottensen said:

Agreed, there might be some severe cases of culture shock (with consequent feelings of disillusionment), regarding the caste system, and general social ills like poverty, child prostitution, etc. that exist so openly. A beautiful, but complicated place.

She will be well informed prior ... and thank you

This is so exciting, your baby girl is going out into the the world! Goodness, I just got nostalgic thinking of the first overseas trips I did at her age...she's going to create so many wonderful memories that will last her whole life

One of my dearest friends is a native of Mumbai. It's one of my ambitions to go to India with him sometime. I think it would be amazing.

I'll run your question by him, Mach, and see what he says.

paintedlady said:

Great news! She is gonna love it!

She is on a farm so the cow dung shouldn't phase her one bit. I wish she could send me some mangoes from that region... India has THE BEST mangoes!

You're gonna get lotsa pretty silk veils for sure!

Oh it is best to buy at a merchant in India its cheaper and you can haggle them for a decent price.

this is a good site though...

http://www.cbazaar.com/

I bought a few Sarees from them.

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Yes. Thanks for sharing the site. Btw, mangoes are refreshing and delicious