India
Month seven!
Fun facts:
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Bengal tiger is the national animal
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80% of the total population are Hindus
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Half of the population is under the age of 25
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Yoga originated in India
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The Indian railways have over 1 million employees
If I get to be a tourist I want to…
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Taj Mahal
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Raj Mandir Cinema – opened in 1976, one of the most well known cinemas, you can still catch a Bollywood movie
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Golden Temple – near a community dining hall that serves about 100,000 people a free meal every day. Sit on the ground, eat the food, leave. No time for conversation while eating but once outside many who were eating with you will start a conversation.
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Palolem Beach – low-key, affordable huts, lots of food, simple nightlife, water activities, canyons, waterfalls, secluded beaches, and snorkeling
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Get painted with Mehndi
Food I want to try:
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Chaat – thin pieces of fried dough layered with boiled chickpeas, boiled potatoes, and seasoned yogurt sauce
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Kulfi Falooda – a type of ice cream float made with rose syrup, vermicelli noodles, and basil seeds
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Pani Puri – deep fried pieces of bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and topped with mint chutney, green chilies, and diced onions
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Pakora/Pagoda – deep fried veggies with sriracha
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Pav Bhaji – blend of mashed vegetables in tomato based gravy served with buttered bread
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Samosa – (I LOVE these but have only had Americanized ones) phyllo dough wrapped around seasoned potatoes, peas, and onions
