Täna on mu 10. päev Indias. Olen teinud nii-niiii palju, aga samas suurt midagi (nii nagu siin tavaks).
Esmane, mida te kindlasti teada tahate ja teadma peate – Delhi Belly pole minuni veel jõudnud *ptüi-ptüi-ptüi*. Olen söönud Eesti mõttes peldikutes, mille toiduhügieeni peale kohusetundlik Karin sussid püsti viskaks, aga tutkit. Pehme katte all on siiski rauast kõht. Nõrganärviliste säästmiseks ma esialgu pilte ei pane.
Juba teisel päeval käisin India pulmas, aga kuna mu kaaslased panustasid söögile ning olid ebamugavalt populaarsed, siis lahkusime üsna kiirelt. Sarides naised olid üli-üli-ülikaunid, kuid kahjuks ainuke mees, kes tradistioonilisi riideid kandis, oli peig. Väike pettumus, sest põdesin täiega enne pulma, et olen oma põlvini lääne kleidiga väga outcast. Nägin laulu, tantsu, tralli ning läheks teinekordki.
Today is my 10th day in India. It feels like I've done a lot, but actually haven't done much (as one goes here).
First what you definitely want and have to know - Delhi Belly haven't found its way to me *spits 3 times over the left shoulder*. I've eaten in all kind of squalid places, but nothing. There must be an iron stomach underneath the soft belly. I won't post any pics for sensitive ones.
On the second day we went to an Indian wedding, but we left early since my friends were all about the food and too popular for their liking. The women in sarees were so-so-so beautiful, but unfortunately the groom was the only man who was wearing traditional clothes. I fret a lot of being a total outcast with my western knee-high dress so I was slightly disappointed. I saw singing, dancing, merriment and wouldn't mind attending next time.
Esmane, mida te kindlasti teada tahate ja teadma peate – Delhi Belly pole minuni veel jõudnud *ptüi-ptüi-ptüi*. Olen söönud Eesti mõttes peldikutes, mille toiduhügieeni peale kohusetundlik Karin sussid püsti viskaks, aga tutkit. Pehme katte all on siiski rauast kõht. Nõrganärviliste säästmiseks ma esialgu pilte ei pane.
Juba teisel päeval käisin India pulmas, aga kuna mu kaaslased panustasid söögile ning olid ebamugavalt populaarsed, siis lahkusime üsna kiirelt. Sarides naised olid üli-üli-ülikaunid, kuid kahjuks ainuke mees, kes tradistioonilisi riideid kandis, oli peig. Väike pettumus, sest põdesin täiega enne pulma, et olen oma põlvini lääne kleidiga väga outcast. Nägin laulu, tantsu, tralli ning läheks teinekordki.
Today is my 10th day in India. It feels like I've done a lot, but actually haven't done much (as one goes here).
First what you definitely want and have to know - Delhi Belly haven't found its way to me *spits 3 times over the left shoulder*. I've eaten in all kind of squalid places, but nothing. There must be an iron stomach underneath the soft belly. I won't post any pics for sensitive ones.
On the second day we went to an Indian wedding, but we left early since my friends were all about the food and too popular for their liking. The women in sarees were so-so-so beautiful, but unfortunately the groom was the only man who was wearing traditional clothes. I fret a lot of being a total outcast with my western knee-high dress so I was slightly disappointed. I saw singing, dancing, merriment and wouldn't mind attending next time.
Läksime hilisõhtusele Bollywoodi Romeo ja Julia sessioonile, kus minu imestuseks olid ka pisikesed lapsed. Enne filmi nädati naeruväärselt palju reklaame, paari päris jubedat tubakavastast klippi (nad on 10 aastat täpselt samu kasutanud – kõigil on uskumatult kõrini nendest) ning seda kõike saatsid muidugi tehnilised probleemid (loe: nägime kõiki reklaame 2-3 korda), mille peale publik lõunamaiselt vihaseks sai.
Film oli hindu keeles ning hetkel piirdub mu hindu viisakusväljenditega, kuid visuaalselt ja heliliselt väga vinge! Tohutu ülemängimine tegi selle minu jaoks naljakaks, aga Kabiri meelest väga halvaks. Film kestis kokku 3 tundi, kuid lahkusime peale vaheaega, sest nad ei saanudki lõpuks oma tehnikat korda.
Aga... inimesed, ärge alahinnake Bollywoodi! Visake oma eelarvamused, sest ülla-ülla – nad teevad tegelikult ka väga häid filme. Õpite palju rohkem maailma kohta, kui vaadates järjekordset Hollywoody kassahitti, mille stsenaariumid peale detailide ja nimede eelmisega enam-vähem samad on.
Went to see a Bollywood's Romeo and Juliet. We chose the late night session and I was quite surprised to see toddlers running around at midnight. They showed ridiculously too much commercials and a few really awful anti-tobacco clips (they haven't changed them for about 10 years and everyone is really tired of them) accompanied by technical problems (read: we saw all the commercials about 2-3 times).
The movie itself was in Hindi, but visually and audibly very enjoyable! Extreme overplaying made it funny for me, but Kabir found it a really bad movie. We left after the break, 'cause they didn't manage to repair the technique although the movie itself lasted for 3 hours.
But... Guys, don't underestimate Bollywood! Drop your prejudices, 'cause surprise-surprise - they actually do good movies. You will learn much more than watching another Hollywood box office hit which scripts vary only by details and names.
Film oli hindu keeles ning hetkel piirdub mu hindu viisakusväljenditega, kuid visuaalselt ja heliliselt väga vinge! Tohutu ülemängimine tegi selle minu jaoks naljakaks, aga Kabiri meelest väga halvaks. Film kestis kokku 3 tundi, kuid lahkusime peale vaheaega, sest nad ei saanudki lõpuks oma tehnikat korda.
Aga... inimesed, ärge alahinnake Bollywoodi! Visake oma eelarvamused, sest ülla-ülla – nad teevad tegelikult ka väga häid filme. Õpite palju rohkem maailma kohta, kui vaadates järjekordset Hollywoody kassahitti, mille stsenaariumid peale detailide ja nimede eelmisega enam-vähem samad on.
Went to see a Bollywood's Romeo and Juliet. We chose the late night session and I was quite surprised to see toddlers running around at midnight. They showed ridiculously too much commercials and a few really awful anti-tobacco clips (they haven't changed them for about 10 years and everyone is really tired of them) accompanied by technical problems (read: we saw all the commercials about 2-3 times).
The movie itself was in Hindi, but visually and audibly very enjoyable! Extreme overplaying made it funny for me, but Kabir found it a really bad movie. We left after the break, 'cause they didn't manage to repair the technique although the movie itself lasted for 3 hours.
But... Guys, don't underestimate Bollywood! Drop your prejudices, 'cause surprise-surprise - they actually do good movies. You will learn much more than watching another Hollywood box office hit which scripts vary only by details and names.
India liiklus!
Kui tahate uskmatut eestlast panna Jumalasse uskuma, siis India on selleks suurepärane – siin Sul ei jää muud üle, kui tänada kedagi, kes seda hullumeelsust koos hoiab!
Nüüdseks olen selle hullumeelsuse ja vasakpoolse liiklusega enam-vähem harjunud, aga rattale ega autorooli ei kipu istuma.
Indian traffic!
India is a perfect place if you want to make a nullifidian Estonian believe in God - you don't have another option than thanking someone who's holding this insanity together!
By now I've somewhat gotten used to the left-sided traffic and this insanity, but wouldn't hurry with riding a bike or a car.
Kui tahate uskmatut eestlast panna Jumalasse uskuma, siis India on selleks suurepärane – siin Sul ei jää muud üle, kui tänada kedagi, kes seda hullumeelsust koos hoiab!
- reamärgistused on mõeldud vaid tee-ehitajate pikemalt tööl hoidmiseks, mitte liiklejatele
- tuututa, kui tuled; tuututa, kui lähed; tuututa, kui näed naist tänaval kõndimas; tuututa, kui tahad kiiremini sõita; tuututa, kui auto vastu tuleb; tuututa, kui keegi sulle pinda käib; tuututa, kui "aitäh" ütled; tuututa, kui näed sõpra; tuututa, kui tuju tuleb EHK jalgsi ja rikšaga pole väga tore liigelda, kui õhtul veel miskit kuulda tahad
- ootasin tee ääres ning lugesin kokku 20 järjestikust valget autot, millele järnes üks punane ja üks must, ning seejärel järgmised 15 valget
- roller-roller-roller!
- üsna tihti pargitakse teised autod kinni, aga yolo, sest kui jätad vabakäigu, siis saab teine autojuht su auto ju eest lükata!
- autoteedel on õhus ikka väga-väga korralik bensukas!
- rikšaga pole üldse äge sõita! seal istudes tunduvad teed nii künklikud, et kui käsi õlgadele ei pane, siis tuleb paari kuu pärast suurem rinnahoidja osta
- täiesti OK on 2-3-kohalisse rikšasse mahutada 10 inimest või kahekümnekesi koos hobusega pisikese veoauto kastis ja selle küljes sõita
- Indias pole ülekäigurajad mitte sebrad, vaid tiigri rajad, sest tee ületamiseks peab ikka päris julge olema
- vaatamata kõigele sellele juhtub õnnetusi väga vähe ja see toimib mingit imemoodi, seega, vanaema, ära muretse! :)
Nüüdseks olen selle hullumeelsuse ja vasakpoolse liiklusega enam-vähem harjunud, aga rattale ega autorooli ei kipu istuma.
Indian traffic!
India is a perfect place if you want to make a nullifidian Estonian believe in God - you don't have another option than thanking someone who's holding this insanity together!
- road marks are just for giving more work to road builders not for drivers
- honk the horn if you're coming, honk the horn if yo're leaving, honk the horn if you see a lady, honk the horn if you want to drive faster, honk the horn if a car is coming, honk the horn if someone is annoying you, honk the horn for "thanks", honk the horn if you see a friend, honk the horn if you just feel like doing it = it's not very nice to walk of drive with a rickshaw if you still want to hear something in the evening
- white is the new black - I was waiting by the road and counted 20 white cars, one red and one black and 20 more white ones
- scooter-scooter-scooter!
- it's no problem to park others in, because the other driver can push your car if you leave it to neutral, yolo
- big time petrol fumes on the roads!
- it's not a lot of fun to ride a rickshaw! the roads seem so bumpy if you don't place your hands on the shoulders you have to buy a new bra in a few months
- it's totally OK to place 10 people in a 2-3 seated rickshaw or ride inside and outside of a tiny lorry with 20 people and a horse
- road crossings are not "zebras", but "tiger crossings", 'cause you gotta have a lot of balls for crossing a rode here
- despite all of this craziness haven't seen any accidents and I think there's not too many of those – in a peculiar way it's working. So granny, please don't worry! :)
By now I've somewhat gotten used to the left-sided traffic and this insanity, but wouldn't hurry with riding a bike or a car.
"Sõber" tähendab hoopis midagi muud, kui Eestis. Kui Eestis öeldakse, et mul on 5 väga head sõpra ning 20 sõpra, siis siin öeldakse, et mul on 20 parimat sõpra ning sõbraks kutsutakse pea igaüht, kellega jutt sujub. Kaubandusest ei hakka selles kontekstis rääkimagi.
Kata palju tahad, aga valget naist vahitakse ikkagi päris korralikult. Kuigi Jaipuris on 6 miljonit elaniku ning ka turistid ei pelga siia tulla, on igapäevane, kui inimesed sind häbitundeta vahivad või salaja pilte teevad. Minu käest küsitakse mitukümmend korda päevas päritolu, elukoha, pere, peika, raha, keelte ja plaanide kohta. Selle aja jooksul on vaid jaapanlane ning üks hindi Eesti olemasolust teadnud.
The word "friend" means something a bit different than in Estonia. When in Estonia it's said I have 5 very good friends and 20 friends then Indians say I have 20 best friends and "friend" is used for anyone with whom you're having a nice conversation. And "friend" in commerce is a whole different topic.
A white lady is worth staring, cover as much as you want. Jaipur is a city of 6 million and not abandoned by white tourists, but still it's usual to be stared shamelessly or to be taken pictures of – with or without hiding it. I'm asked more than twenty times per day to take pictures, about my origin, home, family, boyfriend, money, languages, plans etc. Only one Hindu and a Japanese have known about existence of Estonia.
Kata palju tahad, aga valget naist vahitakse ikkagi päris korralikult. Kuigi Jaipuris on 6 miljonit elaniku ning ka turistid ei pelga siia tulla, on igapäevane, kui inimesed sind häbitundeta vahivad või salaja pilte teevad. Minu käest küsitakse mitukümmend korda päevas päritolu, elukoha, pere, peika, raha, keelte ja plaanide kohta. Selle aja jooksul on vaid jaapanlane ning üks hindi Eesti olemasolust teadnud.
The word "friend" means something a bit different than in Estonia. When in Estonia it's said I have 5 very good friends and 20 friends then Indians say I have 20 best friends and "friend" is used for anyone with whom you're having a nice conversation. And "friend" in commerce is a whole different topic.
A white lady is worth staring, cover as much as you want. Jaipur is a city of 6 million and not abandoned by white tourists, but still it's usual to be stared shamelessly or to be taken pictures of – with or without hiding it. I'm asked more than twenty times per day to take pictures, about my origin, home, family, boyfriend, money, languages, plans etc. Only one Hindu and a Japanese have known about existence of Estonia.
Toit on superhea ja superodav! Kui esteet pole ning India toitu süüa, siis täiesti normaalne on imemaitsvalt alla 1 euro eest kõht pooleks päevaks täis saada. Kilo puuvilju saab 20-80 sendi eest ning pakk küpsiseid on 30 sendi kanti, mis on ka mu tavaliseks hommikusöögiks viimasel ajal olnud. Iga kohalik valmistoit on üsna vürtsikas ning tulitav suu hommikul on väga võõras.
Ainus, mis on sama hinnaga või kallimgi (kohalike jaoks väga kallis!), on alkohol ehk eestilikku joomakultuuri siin õnneks pole.
Food is super good and super cheap! It's possible to get full for a half day from delicious Indian food with 1 euro if you're not a big aesthete. You will get a kilo of fruits for 20-80 cents and a pack of cookies for 30 cents, which has been my breakfast and western escape for past days. Having a burning mouth first thing in the morning is a strange feeling since all the local food is spicy.
Only alcohol has the same price or is more expensive than in Estonia, which I believe is quite much for locals. Thanks to this and religion reasons you fortunately won't see anything similar to a drinking culture like Estonian.
Ainus, mis on sama hinnaga või kallimgi (kohalike jaoks väga kallis!), on alkohol ehk eestilikku joomakultuuri siin õnneks pole.
Food is super good and super cheap! It's possible to get full for a half day from delicious Indian food with 1 euro if you're not a big aesthete. You will get a kilo of fruits for 20-80 cents and a pack of cookies for 30 cents, which has been my breakfast and western escape for past days. Having a burning mouth first thing in the morning is a strange feeling since all the local food is spicy.
Only alcohol has the same price or is more expensive than in Estonia, which I believe is quite much for locals. Thanks to this and religion reasons you fortunately won't see anything similar to a drinking culture like Estonian.
Söögikohtades nätsu asemel suhkruga aniisiseemned. / Anise seeds with sugar in eateries instead of gum.
Lehmadel, sigadel ja koertel on väga elav sotsiaalne elu. Nad käivad samamoodi päeval tänavatel tšillimas ja lähevad ööseks koju magama nagu inimesed.
Cows, pigs and dogs have a very lively social life. They're spending their days chilling on the streets and go home for sleeping just like humans.
Cows, pigs and dogs have a very lively social life. They're spending their days chilling on the streets and go home for sleeping just like humans.
Praht-praht-praht!
Peaaegu kuskil peale kodude pole prügikaste ning prügi koht on maas, sest "lehmad tahavad ju kah süüa!". Jah, päris kurb oli, kui nägin lehma tuima näoga salli söömas.
Trash-trash-trash!
No bins on the streets and garbage belongs to the ground, because "the cows also want to eat!". Yeah, it was quite sad to see a cow calmly eating a scarf.
Peaaegu kuskil peale kodude pole prügikaste ning prügi koht on maas, sest "lehmad tahavad ju kah süüa!". Jah, päris kurb oli, kui nägin lehma tuima näoga salli söömas.
Trash-trash-trash!
No bins on the streets and garbage belongs to the ground, because "the cows also want to eat!". Yeah, it was quite sad to see a cow calmly eating a scarf.
Ja nüüd game plan:
Kus? Jaipur, Lääne-India
Mis? NGO-s vabatahtlik töö lastega basic hügieenist, HIV-st, keskkonnast, inglise keele õpetamine jms
Kui kaua? Alguses kuu, siis 2 nädalat reisimiseks ning siis veel kuu
Ja siis? Tai, Kamboodža, Vietnam, Birma jms. Ma ei tea!
Kuidas ilm ka on? Päeval on 20-25 (ehk mõnusalt soe, aga mitte liiga palav), öösel 16 kanti. Vihma ja pilvist taevast pole veel näinud.
Ja mis kõige olulisem... Mul on väga tore, kõik on super ja elu on lill! India on mind siiani kenasti kohelnud ning minu eest hoolitsetakse hästi!
And the game plan:
Where? Jaipur, West-India
What? Voluntary work with children about basic hygiene, HIV, environment, teaching English etc in a NGO
For how long? A month, then 2 weeks for traveling and then another month
And then? Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Birma etc. I don't know yet!
How's the weather? 20-25 degrees on the daytime (perfectly warm, but not too hot), around 16 at night. Haven't seen cloudy sky and rain yet.
And what's most important... I'm having a great time and everything is super! India has treated me nicely so far and there's someone who's taking good care of me!
Kus? Jaipur, Lääne-India
Mis? NGO-s vabatahtlik töö lastega basic hügieenist, HIV-st, keskkonnast, inglise keele õpetamine jms
Kui kaua? Alguses kuu, siis 2 nädalat reisimiseks ning siis veel kuu
Ja siis? Tai, Kamboodža, Vietnam, Birma jms. Ma ei tea!
Kuidas ilm ka on? Päeval on 20-25 (ehk mõnusalt soe, aga mitte liiga palav), öösel 16 kanti. Vihma ja pilvist taevast pole veel näinud.
Ja mis kõige olulisem... Mul on väga tore, kõik on super ja elu on lill! India on mind siiani kenasti kohelnud ning minu eest hoolitsetakse hästi!
And the game plan:
Where? Jaipur, West-India
What? Voluntary work with children about basic hygiene, HIV, environment, teaching English etc in a NGO
For how long? A month, then 2 weeks for traveling and then another month
And then? Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Birma etc. I don't know yet!
How's the weather? 20-25 degrees on the daytime (perfectly warm, but not too hot), around 16 at night. Haven't seen cloudy sky and rain yet.
And what's most important... I'm having a great time and everything is super! India has treated me nicely so far and there's someone who's taking good care of me!
Ka templis vajatakse meelelahutust. / Entertainment is also needed in temples.
Katuseäri. / Rooftop business.
Niisiis, nagu siin on tavaks öelda: take care, my friend!
As one goes here: take care, my friend!
As one goes here: take care, my friend!