The thing about India is...

(While siting in the Bangalore airport,waiting for my delayed flight, I started to ramble things about India, some observations, if you will).

20) Ambulance service Advertisement reads, "24 hour service includes: Freezer service, Balming, Cremation, Coffin, Oxygen equipment." For fast service call....

19) The lines on the road are only there to remind you that you are, in fact, on a road. Eventually, the lines are replaced with cement blocks...that'll teach you.

18) There is no 'maybe' in India. It is Yes, No, or I understand.

17) Try not to make sense of 'it'. Just go with the flow. Except when claiming your baggage upon arrival in Bangalore. Look at the people on your flight, follow them and push your way to get to your bag.

16) Group think, in men, takes on a completely different meaning than Canada...actually, it's the same - men become childish in groups.

15) Tea and coffee does not come in Starbucks form...funny thing too since the riches group in Indian plantations are coffee growers.

14) Roadways are shared by buses, cars, SUVs, dump truck carriers, bicycles, motorcycles, cows, chariots, and random pedestrians. Any 20 of these can fill a space of two bus lanes back home.

13) When going to the toilet, take a napkin or tissue - you never know what lies behind those doors.

12) Washing your hands before you eat takes on a new level of sanitary concern...hand sani please.

11) Street horns are the primary sound in India...for me, "oh my Buddha" is the second.

10) Good people smile back.

9) 10 Rupees is about $.025 so remember that when bartering a child for trinkets on the street.

8) elders have means from the government - give them money. Children? give to a local charity. Women with babies? Tough one since most women rent babies for this purpose so I feel it hard to do anything. Whatever the case...there are never enough rupees.

7) For India, read A fine balance; Then read The way of the peaceful warrior to understand a piece of me.

6) For all that appears ugly, there is an equal in beauty.

5) Do not order draft beer in India (or places like it)...or tomato based Italian dishes, for that matter...you may experience some bad stomach pains...and more.

4) It always matters. Speak-up, stand-up, and create waves. No means No. India is civilized for the most...well...some.

3) each state has it's special food - find it!

2) Namaste will respectively replace any handshake...and really, it is better for your health.

1) Go to India. Stay long, leave and come back. You will then love it the way I do.