Summary:
Indian Independence day holiday. Walked to memorials and beach markets.
TFTD:
Some women go to the beach and swim fully clothed in their Saris.
There must have been over 100,000 people on the beach. As far as the eye could see (in the smog).
An obese beggar asked us for money for food. We declined.
Saw a man smoking newspaper.. Not rolled up. He liked it.
It must be socially acceptable too pleasure yourself at Internet kiosks here. So that's why most of the men wear sarongs..? I had thought it was because its easier to lift up to squat over the toilet.. Poor Yumi. It's a mans world.
Really delicious looking foods at beach markets but didn't risk it as today was first day in a while that our bellies are stable. I have the local chemist to thank for his accurate prescription.
Some one's burning garbage outside our window....
Had first good meal besides curry. "Special noodles". The restaurant has turned into our regular eatery. Other foreigners come from wide and far to eat something besides curry.. At least just once a day.
Yumi's favorite dish is Chenna Masala. Mine is still Rava Masala Dosai (apm).
Many "High class" (Name only) restaurants have special separate a/c boothes with 6 - 10 or so seats inside. We are always ushered in there. Very segmented class society.The prices on the menu are higher the "commoners" menu but only by a few cents.. Pays for the a/c I suppose.
Would you eat "Mystery Meat" or drink "Mystery Milk"?
Getting used to condensed milk in tea.
Drinking a couple of litres of water a day. 22rp/2L bottle (66c).
Haven't seen any large supermarkets yet. Lots of "Mini" stores. All have the same prices. Makes it easy. Still surprised buy how cheap some things are. (Times rp x 3) 2rp for a 200ml old style bottle of coke/pepsi/sprite. 3rp for a medium veg samosa. 4rp for a chai tea. 30rp for small pack smokes. 1rp small pack matches. Universal power adapter 25rp (I paid $12 for one from Dick Smith that doesn't fit). 75c retail here. $12 in Aus.
All the numerous pastry shops in Chennai sell exactly the same selection even though they seem to be baking on site. Mostly very sweet. Savory pastries are often kept "out the back "learning what to ask for". Been a few throw aways though. Not bad food. Just not to our taste.
Saw a city garbage truck. Its a big open ute and 2 guys with shovels.
Last day in Madras tomorrow.
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