Today I headed out
for a tour on foot . . and as soon as I cleared the security point for the
hotel I was accosted by no less than 6 guys within 100 metres for trips or
tours around the city in their Tuk Tuks . . . They are persistent for sure! Non
threatening tho which was good. After a while I used the phrase “No English”
and that seemed to make them lose interest a lot quicker! Copped a few stares
which is normal but overall feel very safe . . I’ve seen no or sensed no agro
from anyone!
I find the security checks at buildings etc . very strange. Their wands beep etc. as I have
metal in my bag but they just motion me on! I’m tempted to load up on cutlery
to see what triggers a real response!
I grabbed a quick snap of this guard who warned a few of the dudes who accosted me to go away
. . They did, 10 meters away waiting for
me to exit again later . . and yes when
I did it all happened again!! Ha Ha.
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Another funny sight
. . . I don’t think there is a Work Safe like body here . . seeing these people
climb around this scaffolding at such a height with no safety equipment . . .
Geepas!
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As for the motorbikes
. . . they have no rules. Sorry, there is clearly one - The bloke always
controls the bike and as such gets to wear the helmet. Kids or wife when
present do not get a helmet. The best
scenes I captured are below. The first with a guy and 3 children . . . the
second was 2 blokes having a conversation in chaotic traffic with a German
Sheppard straddled across the front!!!! LOL!
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In summary, it’s
been a great first half day here . . . Hotel, Staff, Food and everything is
just great!!! Even requesting bottled water is a breeze . . They just dropped
off 6 more . . the guy even offered me
more !!!
Below is not the best pic with the lighting etc . . but that’s my view this afternoon from the
balcony! It’s a pretty green city . . . Oh, and these days most people say “Bangalore”
means “Garden City” which is quite apt . . even though there are other more
mythical fables as to the meaning . . .
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Enjoy
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