December 2010
3 posts
How to Count to Ten in Hindi
India is now in India. Amusing. While I’m here, I have a few goals:
-learn how to cook Indian food (samosas, dal, curries, etc)
-get invited to an Indian wedding
-refine my bargaining skills to buy pretty sandals and jewelry
-pose in strangers’ photos as the token firangi (American)
-randomly break into bhangra dance in the middle of the street (like in Bollywood movies)
-learn...
Picture Perfect Paraty
A few weeks ago, my study abroad program took us on our final trip: to Paraty, a historic town a few hours away from Rio. It’s a teeny tiny town that was founded by the Portuguese in the 17th century as a port for the gold trade. Now, it’s a tourist destination for honeymooners and groups of senior citizens who like quaint towns with cobblestone streets.
While adorable, these...