Here it goes...wait for it...

Well, as I already promised, here it is: another story from a distant country not too far away that took place in the not too distant past...

Where to start, a lot of things happen round here. I got to know many new people, I do really love the country in every aspect so far experienced. I've made new friends and it is just great being around everyone here in this country.

But as promised...here it comes! To start with, in order to explain it to those amongst you who don't know what India offers and what differences there are between e.g. Germany and India, an example. Crafts are really cheap compared to overprized products in Germany. Two friends of mine and me bought some fabrics, total price for my fabrics 200 INR (3,30€). We went to the tailor afterwards in order to let him tailor a shirt. Total price for stitching 250 INR (4,15€). It took a few days and then we had what we came for: a brandnew slim business shirt. Total prize 450 INR, all in all about 7,50€! I don't have to tell you the difference to German prices.

Another day we've been to the gym, the Bosch Sports Ground. They offer nearly everything: soccer, volleyball, cricket, badminton, squash, table tennis, tennis, chess... 150 INR (2,50€) each month for badminton, squash and tennis (which are actually the sports you have to pay for). An affordable price...in order to pay the money, well, there is the catch...you can't just go there and pay the money cash.

You need to receive a DD (demand draft) at a bank. Doesn't sound that bad, well, so I went to a bank. Hmmm...your request could not be proceeded!! What the...? Okay, disillusioned I went back to the plant...where I met two colleagues of mine. They insisted to help me (hey, I know the manager of the bank next to the ATM!!) and we had another walk to a bank. The manager told me to get back in the morning at 9:30am with all papers filled. Filled the papers, got there at 10am (you never know, never be early^^). Still closed...10:30am the bank opened. Another 30min and I received my DD *yeeha.


Tomorrow I'll probably upload another story, meanwhile just have a look at the new diashow where you can actually see a few pics of my first days in Bangalore! Upcoming: Trip to Chennai, formerly known as Madras, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram!!

Stay tuned!!