Tuesday, October 7, 2008

brooms and cows



There are people whose job it is to sweep door steps, driveways and sidewalks. They spend hours every day gathering leaves, sticks, etc using homemade brooms. It seems to create a sense of order in this chaotic land. The street where I live might be swept clean after the rain but who is cleaning up the large pile of garbage down the street where the wild pigs/dogs/cows are grazing. Everything bumps up against everything else here. We are all together. Know one seems to be be upset about the lack of space and quiet. Everyone waits patiently. I cannot understand the language but just from the body language Indians are incredibly patient. I on the other hand am not as patient. Luckily I don't have to be anywhere at a certain time except for the classes at the institute.

2 comments:

flemco said...

Aaron,

This is all very exciting. I cannot imagine doing this but I think you have more patience than you realize. I would be one nervous wreck.

What is the atmosphere like? Is there a great amount of pollution? Have you met any of our tech-support people? What do you do in your off time or do you have off time?

Stay safe,

Dad

annie said...

Aaron,

I am so glad you are writing now, please continue to do so. I love hearing about India from your perspective.

xoxo,

Annie