I recently called my buddy Bengay via Skype just to catch up. I picked up from his tone and his questions that he was concerened if I was enjoying my travels here in the subcontinent. I believe he expressed similar concerns in an email prior to this too. I think his concerns are legit, especially if your going by my blog posts. Lots of what I have is about getting sick, frustrated, or just straight up bad news.

To be frank, India is perhaps the most maddening travel experience I’ve ever had (apart from that train station in Shanghai). Ever day seems to be a constant struggle and challenge. Struggles against sickness, transportation systems, constant hard bargaining, and many more culprits. The most irritating for me is actually just walking down the street because of cars, noise, pollution, begging, filth, etc…

But when asked “If I’m enjoying my time in India?” I have to answer with a resounding “Yes” even if that yes is going to be followed by a long list of complaints. I’m finding India to be perhaps some of the most rewarding travel I’ve experienced. Filling me with memories, some that are joyous and some that are less than joyful, and many life lessons. Also, it is one of the few places that helps, encourages, forces, or sometimes even tricks you into seeing the world in a different light.

So yes I’m loving my journey even if I’m constantly bitching about it