If you're a jumpy person do NOT go to a country of over a Billion people the week that the celebrate a festival of light (ie:fireworks for sale at every store front) And Diwali doesn't technically start until Saturday (lasting 5 days).
Today's highlights: Viewing 2200 year old paintings (yes, 2nd Century BC) in a cave that were made out of cow dung, among other things. Another highlight - the three hour conversation I had with the 13 year old Indian boy who taught me Hindi on the ride back from the caves.
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Cute approximately 4 year old boy: "School Pen?" with outstretched hand.
Me, after approximately three-laak (3,00,000) times being asked that question: "Nope, I don't have any" shaking my head no.
Boy with beseeching eyes: "Two rupees?"
Me: "Two rupees? So you will give up school and become a beggar? I don't think so."
Boy: "Cigarette?" (Obviously just repeating what he's heard other people ask)
Me after a riotous laugh: "Really? A cigarette? You smoke? Cuz I don't. It's very unhealthy"
Boy, after looking pensive for a moment: "School pen?"
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