The difference between North and South India is definitely felt here. It much more lush, cool and organized at least in Bangalore. The overnight train ride was like the night before a final crit (all 11 of them that I've been thourhg combined). We slept on theses narrow and short bunks that stacked and they had little curtains which you can close for privacy but they suffocated you from fresh air. My mom says its was sleeping in a coffin....needless to say were a bit sick from the torturous journey.
Our visit to the last Asha Niketan Nandi Bazaar went very well. It's really a tropical paradise out here on the west coast. Life here is a bit slower and quieter, which the residents say is good for the spitirt. This one was more like its own village with multiple houses sprawled over 10 acres, connected through a winding pathway. The government recently puchased some land from them (which was donated to begin with) and they were able to build 3 new buildings, designed by a local architect. I think they were partially successful, the buildings are strikingly large and seem to have too much space for not enough program. You can see they've attempted to divide the spaces to be more intimate with ordinary pin-up dividers. Overall and interesting approach to community living which is good to take back with me. As per the other Asha Niketan's, they were very welcoming and friendly.
Now we are in Cochin, a 5 hr train ride south of Calicut, to explore more of the South Indian culture. Last night we had out first exposure with a traditional dance called Kathakali, which was all about using had gestures and facial movements. Off to explore more!
-Kristiana
Our visit to the last Asha Niketan Nandi Bazaar went very well. It's really a tropical paradise out here on the west coast. Life here is a bit slower and quieter, which the residents say is good for the spitirt. This one was more like its own village with multiple houses sprawled over 10 acres, connected through a winding pathway. The government recently puchased some land from them (which was donated to begin with) and they were able to build 3 new buildings, designed by a local architect. I think they were partially successful, the buildings are strikingly large and seem to have too much space for not enough program. You can see they've attempted to divide the spaces to be more intimate with ordinary pin-up dividers. Overall and interesting approach to community living which is good to take back with me. As per the other Asha Niketan's, they were very welcoming and friendly.
Now we are in Cochin, a 5 hr train ride south of Calicut, to explore more of the South Indian culture. Last night we had out first exposure with a traditional dance called Kathakali, which was all about using had gestures and facial movements. Off to explore more!
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