So, all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately for me, it is not possible to remain in India, traipsing the country indefinitely. On reflection, the best way I can describe the India that I saw coming from an orderly, slightly sterile environment (Sydney) is that in many ways India represents a parallel universe. On the surface much looks familiar, people bustling about their daily business, roads full of vehicles, rural communities tending fields. However, once you begin to scratch the surface and take in all the dizzying sights, pungent smells and stark realities of the people inhabiting it’s cities, towns and villages, it is plainly clear that India possesses a character that is truly unique. That said, it is clearly a country metamorphosing, fast. My time in India was truly fantastic, I would happily recommend everyone to go and experience it for themselves. But don’t wait, go now before some of that quintessential character is replaced by shiny shopping malls and new apartment towers.
Thank you to all who have read this blog and kept up to date with my perspectives throughout my journey. Coming into this project as a creative writing virgin, the amount of great feedback and encouragement I have received has been truly touching. Now that I am back in Sydney I will not longer write about my experiences in India. That said, I do plan to maintain this blog, although from now it will showcase information, happenings and anything else I think it worth sharing. In this I hope to provide a range of diverse posts from here, there and everywhere. With that, thanks again for your support and please keep a look out for future blog posts!
Cheers
Nath
