Going to India

[RB07OSU]

Just letting everyone here know that I'm going on a mission trip to India the day after Christmas. I'll be gone for 10 days and just didn't want anyone to worry about me, as I generally can't stay off BP for 10 minutes, let alone 10 days Anyways, India is a really dangerous place for Americans right now as you probably all know, especially missionaries, so if y'all could pray for me that would be great. God bless.

 

[Basebuck]

Prayers for sure. Good luck over there. Which part are you going to?

 

[OCBuckWife]

Anyways, India is a really dangerous place for Americans right now as you probably all know, especially missionaries, so if y'all could pray for me that would be great. God bless.

You know what a great way to stay safe is? Don't go to places that are dangerous.

 

[Gatorubet]

Just letting everyone here know that I'm going on a mission trip to India the day after Christmas. I'll be gone for 10 days and just didn't want anyone to worry about me, as I generally can't stay off BP for 10 minutes, let alone 10 days Anyways, India is a really dangerous place for Americans right now as you probably all know, especially missionaries, so if y'all could pray for me that would be great. God bless.

If this guy invites you to an ecumenical council - don't go

Good luck and God keep you safe.

 

[PlanetFrnd]

Make sure to drink plenty of the local tap/well/river water!

 

[Gatorubet]

[quote='BusNative;135053;7]Make sure to drink plenty of the local tap/well/river water![/quote]

And old women throwing themselves on funeral pyres...stop that if you can.*



*Unless it is LoKy's mom-in-law...

 

[3074326]

Have a good time, and stay safe.

I second the idea of drinking the river water.

 

[DaytonBuck]

good luck and good speed.

If anyone says something funny with a machete near a rope bridge, hold on tight

 

[BigWoof31]

Andrew Zimmern had a "bizzare foods" episode on Delhi last night. It was damn interesting (per usual). The food looked spicy and delicious (if a bit carby). Don't drink the water, but don't hide from the culture. Street vendors had wonderful spicy chicken dishes, wonderful spinich and chili dishes and freshly baked and kneeded "nan" or indian pitas.

I love indian food. Be safe and enjoy yourself - I'm jealous of your once in a lifetime experience.

 

[shetuck]

Can't be much different than planning a trip to Ann Arbor, except those hoofed creatures walking around in the streets are actual cows... though the same don't-touch rule applies.

Don't listen to 'bus and numby about drinking the local water. They don't know what they're talking about. The only safe local drinking water comes with the combo meals you get with the food from street vendors; the most reliable of whom are the ones without shoes (because they actually fetch their own water).

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

[FONT=trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica]USHA: Don't go. India is a dreadful, dreadful place.[/FONT]
[FONT=trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica] [/FONT][FONT=trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica]ZUBIN: You know, it's the only country that still has the plague? I mean, the plague! Please![/FONT]
[FONT=trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica] [/FONT][FONT=trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica]USHA: Here's the registry. Send her a gift, and be glad you did not have to go.[/FONT]

 

[RB07OSU]

Prayers for sure. Good luck over there. Which part are you going to?

We arrive in Hyderabaad on the 27th this month, which is a ways from Mumbai. We then go southwest to Nellore, a remote part of the southwest tip of India. However, the part I'm going to hasn't exactly been the kindest to Americans or Christians. Our group is pretty much humanitarian, so I doubt we'll get much hassle but you never know. Thanks for the suggestions on the delicious Indian stream water, though the Dayton Health Clinic had different advice I hope I get the chance to eat food from vendors (I've seen that show before and I love it) but we have a guide that will steer us in the right direction. I am actually getting to help with sports for rec time though and apparently they like soccer in India, so I'm bringing a football for the kids to keep, to hope they can see the light. You best believe it will have a big OSU logo on it. Also, the only bad thing abou the timing of the trip is I don't get back to watch the Fiesta Bowl, but thankfully I have DVR.

 

[boogs03]

We arrive in Hyderabaad on the 27th this month, which is a ways from Mumbai. We then go southwest to Nellore, a remote part of the southwest tip of India. However, the part I'm going to hasn't exactly been the kindest to Americans or Christians. Our group is pretty much humanitarian, so I doubt we'll get much hassle but you never know. Thanks for the suggestions on the delicious Indian stream water, though the Dayton Health Clinic had different advice I hope I get the chance to eat food from vendors (I've seen that show before and I love it) but we have a guide that will steer us in the right direction. I am actually getting to help with sports for rec time though and apparently they like soccer in India, so I'm bringing a football for the kids to keep, to hope they can see the light. You best believe it will have a big OSU logo on it. Also, the only bad thing abou the timing of the trip is I don't get back to watch the Fiesta Bowl, but thankfully I have DVR.

i would like to add a little advice on your trip, i am married to an indian girl and if i were you if you do eat the food over their, just keep tabs on where the bathrooms are at all times. i mean most of the time you might be alright but if i were you better safe then sorry. and dont mind their ways i think they are shy people and dont relize they come off as rude, but good luck and prayers are with you.:osu:

 

[Folanator]

Watch out for the monkeys... they'll fling poo at you.

 

[patel.748]

Where in India are you going? My family is from Vodadara, about 447 km- 280 mi Nort of Mumbai. Be safe! For water stay with either Aquafina, Bisleri or YES products. If you have no choice make sure the water is boiled for a good 15 minutes before you drink and I hope you have some chloroquine for malaria. Also, I'm a meat eater but when I go back to India I'm a vegetarian and not due to religious purposes, it's due to cleanliness of meat. If you do eat meat only eat chicken or better yet just go vegetarian until you touch Europe. What airlines are you going on? Any questions you may have feel free to ask.