asher

OH has just been told we could be sent to India for 3 to 4 months in New Delhi

I have never been to India and am a bit reluctant (just settling in here)

I would love to visit India sometime but with the troubles in Pakistan am not sure that now is a good time.

What would you do?

OzzyLee

Think of the curry ... yummmmmmmmm


Never been to India but it could be a good adventure

asher

I think that's what he's doing thinking of curry

my problem is i think of dengue and amoebic dysentery and stuff like that with the odd terrorist bomb thrown in for fun

OzzyLee

I have no idea what "dengue and amoebic dysentery" is .. but it sounds kinda funky

As for the bombs how long did you live in the UK under the shadow of the IRA ? In today’s world anywhere could be bombed .. even Brisbane. I'm sure the risks are not as bad as living in London or New York atm.

Good luck in what ever you decide

asher

No the IRA never frightened me I always felt very fatalistic even through tours of NI! when mates were getting killed
I suppose old age is creeping up.

think delhi belly on a grand scale for dengue and dysentery

anyone been to new delhi? or India?

moneypenny20

Smurtaza is probably your man Sounds like a great trip. I'd love it. You'd presumably be put up in a fancy pants place, should be fine tummy wise but you just be careful like some people think they have to be going to Majorca for a two week holiday

asher

I know smurtaza could tell me loads trouble is I need facts not fiction
I hope we would have a fancy pants place.

I think if I had been here for longer than 2 months I might be more enthusiastic but i'm just starting to settle in here and off we go again I have been doing this most of my life

just been contacted by an ex forces mate who says lots of dengue there but watch out for mozzies and that although it is a malaria region they didn't bother with meds.

come on someone tell me I shouldn't worry and it's magic there please

Vanessa

India is a fabulous place and very diverse. Would love to live there for a few months - you could also afford to employ some help so you have more time to get out and about and sample the life. GO FOR IT.

asher

thank you just what i need to hear

Kooky.

asher, last year we nearly moved there for 12-18 months, although to Hyderabad. It came out of the blue but we were up for it, although I knew it would be a bit of a challenge after Beginner's Asia.

From the research I did I would think you would have to live in a gated community, and have a driver to take you everywhere - now that I thought I could get used to!

I would say go for it - especially if it's only for a few months. What an adventure.

BTW Dengue fever is contracted by being bitten by the Aedes mosquito, and it's like the worst flu you could imagine. You can bleed to death from it - The Geek and I were hospitalised with it a couple of years ago and weren't even allowed to brush our teeth. IMHO you can't let things like that stop you travelling, you just have to take precautions.

(We caught it at home in squeeky clean Singapore.)

Dorothy

I'm so jealous. India is right up on the top of my list of places to go. If we had no kids at home and a chance to go for a few months my bags would be all packed. Go for it and have a fantastic time discovering the country. Besides, what's a little dysentry and dengue fever?

asher

I know all about dengue etc I have a diploma in tropical medicine!! I think is one of those you know too much things
Ok you are convincing me a driver yeah I could get used to that

asher

I know I was saying week ago I want to see the taj mahal before I die! It's another of those be careful what you wish for

I think I will go if it comes up but a part of me will be hoping it falls through though

Kooky.

Sorry, that was more to the poster that didn't know what it was, although I did forget your nursing background.

The Geek's spent a lot of time there on business (mainly Mumbai) and always had a driver; he says it's essential. It does affect your freedom though. A friend who lived in Manila really hated that aspect.

Kapri

You can definitely have too much knowledge

FWIW - i think it's a fantastic opportunity for 4 months. Any longer and Icouyld understand you being reluctant but that's just like a long holiday

Go for it!