The Sherpa Project

I’m wrapping up my trip and thinking about the things that I didn’t bring with me that I won’t forget next time. Here is my quick list of items that I won’t leave at home next time…

• A mask (or something similar) to block the dust
• Sinus medicine
• Extra batteries
• Advil
• A pre-compiled list of medicine to get when I start having sinus issues.

Some things that I didn’t know before that I know now…

• Pepsi products are cheaper than Coke products.
• The prices on grocery items are printed by the expiration date, there aren’t any tags in the store.
• When you give money to beggars, be prepared to be swamped by more beggars.
• Prescription medicine is easy to get in India w/o a prescription (look for a Chemist store).
• Your driver is your lifeline.
• Be prepared to deal with the effects of the pollution and dust. There’s no way around it.
• Most showers have a switch that you turn on to get hot water.
• Someone needs to write a book from the standpoint of a westerner staying in India for a long time. This would be invaluable.

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