Despite the crazy ridiculous commute, 10 of us TPSers (that stands for Transdisciplinary Problem Solving, i.e., the beginning of our class title) have somehow safely arrived in Pondicherry. Let me explain why I've used the word "somehow":
So, I thought I've gotten used to the craziness that is "driving in India," as I barely flinch when motorbikes, autos, and pedestrians weave in and out of the road in front of barreling traffic. Last night, however, our Pondicherry commute took crazy to a whole new level. Let's just say that several cows and a family of monkeys were inches away from becoming roadkill. Ironically, the only animal I haven't seen crossing the road (or highway, in this instance) is a chicken. Then, when we were just about to reach Pondicherry, our driver pulled over on the side of the highway, and left us sitting in the van, in the pitch black, next to an empty field. Of course we were all thinking the worst, but five minutes later, he returned to the car, threw the car in reverse, "Jingle Bells" began playing (yup - best reverse song ever), and our driver explained that apparently we needed a permit to enter the city. Who knew!? Anyway, all was officially right in the world again!
Alright - back to today/tonight's festivities! Will post pictures/stories soon!
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