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| Thread ID: 89821 | 2008-05-13 05:04:00 | Anybody been to India recently? | Billy T (70) | PC World Chat |
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| 668965 | 2008-05-13 05:04:00 | I have to go there for several days to do a job. It is 35 years since I was last there, but I still have indelible and unfortunately vivid memories of Delhi Belly and how long it took me to recover. To this day I still walk with my legs partly crossed and buttocks clenched. :eek: These days everybody knows not to drink the water, not eat salads and to brush teeth using bottled water only, but what is the current standard like in major hotels? I assume they must have their own water treatment plants but it suddenly crossed my mind that I might be showering in the recycled emissions of umpteen million Indians. (Note to self, don't wash hair in shower unless wearing aqualung with full-face mask.) Any comment on recent practical experiences over there might be helpful. I will also accept side-commissions to seek out and eliminate any particularly obtuse call-centre workers you may have been annoyed by in recent times. :D Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 668966 | 2008-05-13 05:08:00 | I will also accept side-commissions to seek out and eliminate any particularly obtuse call-centre workers you may have been annoyed by in recent times. :D Can't say I've been to India recently, or ever, for that matter, but I will start making a list.... :p |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 668967 | 2008-05-13 05:13:00 | Been twice, 1991 & 2002.....The 1st time was a nightmare for me, couldnt stand the food, everything was such a hassle etc etc. 2nd time I loved it, rented a house for 2 months with motorbike...oh and had a new squeeze!! hehe.. Anyway great food yay! The Indians are so happy, be sure to mix it up with them in there markets etc, a real experience. House boats (down the south) were great. Once we had been there several weeks, it was like we were part of the community so were not bother by sellers all the time.. Great place...enjoy!! |
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| 668968 | 2008-05-13 05:34:00 | In before beeswax screams racism. | roddy_boy (4115) | ||
| 668969 | 2008-05-13 05:35:00 | These days everybody knows not to drink the water, not eat salads and to brush teeth using bottled water only, but what is the current standard like in major hotels? I assume they must have their own water treatment plants Cheers Went through Southern India for a month in 2001. The larger hotels left bottled water for drinking. Both Coke and Pepsi have major water bottling plants so factory sealed water isn't a problem. The bottles get recycled but you are trusting them to boil the water. We stuck to a vegetarian diet as that's what the locals would be eating themselves and 4 of us had no gastric upsets at all. If you need local directions or advice try to get several answers so you can see if there is a concensus. |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 668970 | 2008-05-13 05:46:00 | I will also accept side-commissions to seek out and eliminate any particularly obtuse call-centre workers you may have been annoyed by in recent times. I'll pay you whatever you want to take out the entire call center staff that work for my company. As long as it's slow and painful. Like their service. |
Thebananamonkey (7741) | ||
| 668971 | 2008-05-13 08:39:00 | I have to go there for several days to do a job. It is 35 years since I was last there, but I still have indelible and unfortunately vivid memories of Delhi Belly and how long it took me to recover. To this day I still walk with my legs partly crossed and buttocks clenched. :eek: These days everybody knows not to drink the water, not eat salads and to brush teeth using bottled water only, but what is the current standard like in major hotels? I assume they must have their own water treatment plants but it suddenly crossed my mind that I might be showering in the recycled emissions of umpteen million Indians. (Note to self, don't wash hair in shower unless wearing aqualung with full-face mask.) Any comment on recent practical experiences over there might be helpful. I will also accept side-commissions to seek out and eliminate any particularly obtuse call-centre workers you may have been annoyed by in recent times. :D If you are going to the Taj Mahal however, be VERY careful of thieves. Cheers Billy 8-{) Yup, went in December and Jan 08. It really depends on what kindof hotel you're staying in. For us, we stuck to bottled water all the way through, no matter where we stayed. In the restaurants however, its fine. There's very little danger there. Most serve bottled water anyway. The water in the shower is actually really good and upto standards. My uncle works for the muncipal corporation (in Bombay) and he took me for a tour of the water treatment plant and all the pipelines. Well upto spec :thumbs: In terms of transport, in Bombay, you can't beat the bus service (bit crammed but quick) or rickshaws which is just absolutely great fun. The new malls are really good to shop in and the cuisine and food has gotten much more upscale and very hygienic. |
beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 668972 | 2008-05-13 10:31:00 | It is no use taking a Vodem to India, they don't really believe in wireless (www.imagef1.net.nz) communication. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 668973 | 2008-05-13 10:34:00 | 404? | roddy_boy (4115) | ||
| 668974 | 2008-05-13 10:40:00 | Un 404'd | R2x1 (4628) | ||
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