It was about 9 p.m. when we tried to cross a busy street in Agra. One professor grabbed my left hand as cars weaved between us, while the other tugged my right sleeve, yelling, “Let go of your fears, Anne! Let go of your fears!”
Anyone who has ever tried to cross a busy street in India knows exactly how impossible it is to let go of your fears when you are centimeters away from road kill, but we miraculously made it across.
During the 11-day cultural program trip (it was related to one of my classes) through Rajasthan, India, a group of (mostly) fearless students and professors travelled to New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Jodhpur, with many stops along the way. I have so much that I can’t wait to share with you all, starting with this quick, sometimes bumpy, video of rickshaw rides and bazaars. Once I overcome my jetlag and exhaustion I’ll be back with more, promise. ♦
Two Minutes in India from Anne Elder on Vimeo.
Have you ever been to India? What was your favorite part?
Wow! What a cool video! Was it scary to ride in the rickshaw? Can’t wait to read more!
Thanks! :* It was a little scary to ride downhills/in some traffic circles, but eventually your resign yourself to the chaos of the traffic and realize that even though the driving is crazy and there is nothing protecting you, it’s a totally normal and common form of transportation. There was one point when we hit traffic and the cars in front of us started driving in reverse and then driving on the wrong side of the road…but we didn’t see a single accident!