Munindra, after a life of strict itineraries, monuments and museums as a tour guide, learning over a cup of tea sounds delightful. Such good advice. India is vast and I will not be able to take it all in at once. I’ll study first, and read and savor each of your stories.
Mike, I like your approach! May the tea be strong, the stories absorbing, and the journey (a virtual one) feel grounding, generous, and quietly expansive.
This article, so beautifully written and with such love, makes me want to travel to this part of India, a nation I’ve never visited. Balanced, explanatory and patient. Many thanks.
Thank you, Mike. India isn’t always easy to visit, but it is easy to belong to, if you let go a little. The country reveals itself not necessarily through monuments or itineraries, but through shared cups of tea, missed trains, and strangers who step in to help. What confounds the tourist often becomes the traveler’s education. I hope you get to visit one day.
P.S. I shared my India and Assam guide with subscribers last month. I hope you had a chance to download it.
Munindra, many years ago, we had an Indian meal at Jack Dawson's house. Jack was an economics professor and great cook. I remember many courses. Each dish was delicious and distinctive.
Chances are I will never get to India. Indian Cuisine seems so purposeful and healthy.
Jean, thank you for sharing that wonderful memory. From what I gather, Professor Dawson made those meals with care and intention in every dish. I’m glad that evening stayed with you. Indian cuisine can be purposeful in a way that’s both comforting and healthy.
Munindra, after a life of strict itineraries, monuments and museums as a tour guide, learning over a cup of tea sounds delightful. Such good advice. India is vast and I will not be able to take it all in at once. I’ll study first, and read and savor each of your stories.
Mike, I like your approach! May the tea be strong, the stories absorbing, and the journey (a virtual one) feel grounding, generous, and quietly expansive.
I expect I’ll explore via a company. If you’ve a recommendation, let me know. Vielen Dank!!
This article, so beautifully written and with such love, makes me want to travel to this part of India, a nation I’ve never visited. Balanced, explanatory and patient. Many thanks.
Thank you, Mike. India isn’t always easy to visit, but it is easy to belong to, if you let go a little. The country reveals itself not necessarily through monuments or itineraries, but through shared cups of tea, missed trains, and strangers who step in to help. What confounds the tourist often becomes the traveler’s education. I hope you get to visit one day.
P.S. I shared my India and Assam guide with subscribers last month. I hope you had a chance to download it.
Munindra, many years ago, we had an Indian meal at Jack Dawson's house. Jack was an economics professor and great cook. I remember many courses. Each dish was delicious and distinctive.
Chances are I will never get to India. Indian Cuisine seems so purposeful and healthy.
Jean
Jean, thank you for sharing that wonderful memory. From what I gather, Professor Dawson made those meals with care and intention in every dish. I’m glad that evening stayed with you. Indian cuisine can be purposeful in a way that’s both comforting and healthy.