Bangalore, Thursday 9th October 2008
Prior to arriving in India I read and was warned about the constant hassling by hawkers and beggars. Thankfully this is apparently less of a problem in the south of the country than up north. Our first full day in Bengaluru was a public holiday which lessened the crowds a little as well. It is difficult to ignore one's instincts when a legless child is tapping you and pointing to his mouth and tummy, but if you took pity on even one poor soul who asked you for money it would be impossible to move from the spot as you would be mobbed. Bengaluru has been a gentle introduction to India. It has been quite easy to get accustomed to society here. Thankfully I think I'm made to the right stuff to be a reed that bends with the Indian currents. I'm sure, however, that Delhi and beyond provide a stronger test of surviving in India.
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