Cricket is terrible

So everyone is probably wondering how the 5 day test match between India and Pakistan turned out right? It was a draw. Apparently if the match is not complete after 5 days it is a draw. Just to give you an idea of how this ridiculous event came about lets start from the begining. These 5 day test matches consist of 2 innings. An inning being when each team loses all 10 of its batters. Pakistan was first up and lost all of their batters somewhere around day 2. They somehow scored 600+ runs in that one inning. On day 3 india came to bat and the first 2 batters batted the entire 3rd day and part of either the 4th day. With just the 2 batters, India amassed 400+ runs. However, lighting was poor (which i think means clouds) on the 5th day and the match stopped. So without even 1 inning being complete the match is over with no winner. This seals the deal that the sport is silly.

I caugt a little bit of the golden globes yesterday. They were broadcast live on one of the channels here which means it started at 6:30 am Tuesday morning. So as I was getting ready for work, I had them on. I still can't believe that this would be on live and I can't watch a playoff football game.

Today was the first day where training was specific to the groups. Prior to this, I was training everyone on background info. Being able to focus on 10-15 students and narrow the scope to actual work is making it go a little smoother. I found out at dinner tonight that those not in my group told their new instructor that I was tough.

Friday we are flying up to the Taj. Well we will fly up north and then take a 3 or 4 train ride to the Taj. Should be a good little side trip. I have sort of fallen into a routine here where I get up, eat, go to work, back to the hotel, eat, read a little and go to sleep. So this trip should make things a little more interesting and hopefully provide some material for future blogs.

I don't think I can put into words the lack of rules on the roads in this country. Basically anything is legal. And if somehow you get caught or in an accident, you can buy your way out. As an example, red lights (when you actually come across lights at all) are merely a suggestion. 2 wheelers and 3 wheelers go right through. Even cars will go through. If there is a divider in the road so you can only drive on one side, that apparently is only meant for cars. 2 wheelers and 3 wheelers drive on any side of the road they want and in any direction they want. The Crazy Trucks (similar to paraguay buses, the trucks here have funky colors and decorations) have no real power. So a slight incline means they crawl to a stop. And on the back of the trucks it actually says honk horn. If you honk they will move to the side and let you pass. Cars will also honk constantly to move 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, and pedestrians out of the way. A comical thing that I see is there are stickers on the back of cabs that say "If I drive rash, report me." Not only is the wording funny, but if they didn't drive rash, you could be killed

That is all for now.