Answers to my Dad's Questions

So far there hasn't been much curry available. What little we have had hasn't been very spicy, so it might be toned down for us foriegners.

Almost 90% of all menus so far have been vegetarian, but when there is meet it is usually lamb. I'm waiting for some really good meat dishes, but so far none have been found. The vegetables that have been included in the meals have consisted of lots of potatoes, and some tomatoes, peas and chutney. Also, most rice dishes have been garnished with pomegranite seeds, which I love.

Few people who aren't after our money approach us, but a lot say "hi" on the street and some have been willing to lend a charitable helping hand when we have been confused at the train stations. Children particularly love us and never miss an opportunity to shake our hands. Of course, just as many ask for money, but I'm like Ebenezer Scrooge after a stock market crash.

The trains are hit and miss. The first we took was great because we splurged on air conditioned seats. The next one was dirtier and not air conditioned, but not terrible. I think we'll get a better idea in the future, but so far it seems you get what you pay for. It is very easy to get from one city to another, but india is huge so no ride is less than 6 hours and on average they seem to be about 10-12 hrs.

Signs here are often in both hindi and english, but there are plenty of exceptions.