Traffic.

The traffic here can be crazy and irritating. It feels as if i'm taking a roller coaster ride at times. I'm not much of an adrenaline junkie, so most of the rides on the rickshaws are thrilling indeed.

To take the wheels here in India, legal license is not what you need. Instead, guts and loads of horning are the minimum and i guess, the only requirements, illegally speaking of course. You can randomly spot some teen, obviously an underaged one, weaving his way through the streets on a scooter.

There was this once when our rickshaw driver stopped before a roundabout for a few minutes. It was that few minutes that made me realize that, not once since i've stepped foot in India had any driver stopped for any traffic light. The driver actually stopped because there's a traffic light, actually, he's stopping only because there's a police shelter over there. Traffic lights are mostly redundant here, ignored by everyone and anyone.

To add on to the redundancy of the traffic lights is the presence of random animals, namely cows and donkeys, roaming about on the streets. Obviously, they know nuts on obeying traffic rules.

Maybe, I should do some driving here to pass TP back at home. Haha. I bet I'll be some damn good driver if i get training here.

Vulnerable

The first few days here were more of adapting rather than enjoying. I guess it depends on individual. I was on the verge of giving up on the first day. A little fast you may say, but you really have to be here to experience this. Out of your comfort zone, you're all so vulnerable. The moment we reached the city, i thought that people here were nice and could be trusted like people back at home. Fact is, touts and con-man are everywhere. I felt suffocated with all these people around, i felt like heading back to the peace and comfort that home can provide. If not for K, i would have fell for the con-man, believing that our train to Agra was delayed for 6 fucking hours. It was then that i realized i had to stop being one naive and stupid tourist.

But, i survived that. Cultural shock occured i guess. Getting used to all these was my task for the next few days.

I know you guys are looking forward to loads of photos. Be patient kay. Good pictures comes with loads of editing.

I've also lined up a few posts while i still have connection here in Delhi, so do check back frequently kay!

Heya.

I'm still surviving. It can get kinda bored here.

To be honest, I thought Taj Mahal didn't give me that kinda feeling i expected. Disappointing indeed. But, credit no doubt have to be given to all the architectures and labourers.

No picture update just yet. Stay tuned for more.

Kenneth is pacing behind me making me kan chiong, spoils the line of thoughts, so i'll blog when he isn't around or something.

Up and away.

I should be up and away by now. Scary that i'll be away from home, stepping foot onto those places I've never imagined myself in at 20.

In preparation for the technology withdrawal syndrome i should be suffering, I'm surfing the net as if there's no tmr, staring at FB for the entire day even if the updates are as little as none per hour and watching as much shows on tv as possible. I'm stuffing myself with technology.

Anyways, it feels so untrue that I'm really finally gonna fly off tmr. It's a once in a lifetime experience, so i'm gonna rock it!

Till then, I'll update whenever there's connection.

Banana Pancake Trail.

I thought no one would take my posts seriously. Until he invited me out someday and started talking travelling to me. Doubts were definitely there. But, eventually things ironed out. That was 3 months ago. And, in 3 days time, my dream to backpack is finally coming true!

8 weeks of eye opening, life changing (i believe), hardcore travelling awaits. We shall bring you around parts of Asia. But first, let me jot down where we'll be leaving our foot prints, to make you salivate. Wahahahaha!

First stop would be India. Hopefully, the first thing that comes to your mind would be beautiful architectures instead of other nasty stuff. I believe, this trip to India would be a great opportunity for me to change my impression of the country, and hopefully yours too.

Taj Mahal

It was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, the favourite wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

I'd be there to have a taste of his love for her.

Golden Temple

It is considered the holiest shrine for sikhs.

I'd be there to pay respects to the gods that welcomes all faiths and religions and immerse myself in the "pool of nectar of immortality" - the meaning of Armritsar, the place where the temple is located.

Maybe, i would be back as an immortal! Haha.

Wagah Border

It's often known as The Berlin Wall of Asia, the border of India and Pakistan.

I'd be there to cheer on the troops during the daily ceremonial displays.

That would be the highlights for our first stop. Then, it'll be Myanmar, Vietnam and lastly Thailand where we'll step foot on during our journey.

The Shwedagon Pagoda (Myanmar)

I was mesmerized by the first picture i saw of this pagoda and then i said to myself, I had to see and feel this place myself.

I'd be there to capture the essence of life.

Halong Bay (Vietnam)

Picture perfect bay, how can anyone miss it?

I'd be there to appreciate the tranquility that's hard to come by in urbanized cities.

AND, THE HIGHLIGHT OF HIGHLIGHTS!

Full Moon Party (Thailand)

This should be all clubbers' once/many-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage.

Of course, the island itself has so much to offer.

I'd be there to soak myself in sun, sand, sea and the club scene!

Roll over here for more updates kay!

Love you guys!

Time.

I only wish for more time with you. I know, it's too much to ask for.