Open Letter To My Concerned Friends
So I've got this list of things to get for India which includes a water filter, wet wipes, probiotics, grapeseed extract, and one friend told me to make sure to bring diapers. Not sure if he was kidding though. I've also heard: take Pepto Bismol with you and eat three chewables a day; as well as: take a bottle of tequila and drink a shot every night to blast away any unwanted bacteria (I guess I would do it right before my meditation??); and I won't forget this one: get a Blackberry 8800 for the GPS navigation system (can you see me being guided through the alleys of northern India with a doshi on, stepping over homeless people and following the automated Blackberry lady's voice? Oh, and my mother told me not to eat ANYthing until I get back because she recently saw an episode of House MD where a patient contracted an incurable disease from the food in India.
So in gratitude, here is an open letter to all of those who have offered advice and/or tips about how best to do India:
So in gratitude, here is an open letter to all of those who have offered advice and/or tips about how best to do India:
Dear Concerned Friends and Family,
Thank you for the info. I'm not leaving until Tuesday so that should give me time to organize all of the things that you have suggested.
I've got the Center for Disease Control shipping me one of those one-piece "outbreak" jumpsuits complete with a facemask, bio-safe gloves and oxygen tank.
I stopped by Costco and picked up the 6 rolls of toilet paper you recommended. They didn't have adult diapers though so I will try to borrow some from the nursery home next door to my apt.
And while I'm at it I'll stop at the corner liquor store and pick up a bottle of Patron (I just hope it doesn't break in my luggage). In the meantime, keep brainstorming and let me know if I'm leaving anything else out.
And if I'm already gone---no worries---you can just text me on my shiny new Blackberry 8800. You've got the number.
Peace and Love,
Light-Saber
Thank you for the info. I'm not leaving until Tuesday so that should give me time to organize all of the things that you have suggested.
I've got the Center for Disease Control shipping me one of those one-piece "outbreak" jumpsuits complete with a facemask, bio-safe gloves and oxygen tank.
I stopped by Costco and picked up the 6 rolls of toilet paper you recommended. They didn't have adult diapers though so I will try to borrow some from the nursery home next door to my apt.
And while I'm at it I'll stop at the corner liquor store and pick up a bottle of Patron (I just hope it doesn't break in my luggage). In the meantime, keep brainstorming and let me know if I'm leaving anything else out.
And if I'm already gone---no worries---you can just text me on my shiny new Blackberry 8800. You've got the number.
Peace and Love,
Light-Saber
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All kidding aside, everyone I know who has spent more than a week in India has gotten some sort of GI thing -- or brought one home. Pepto Bismol ain't gonna do anything for you. What you need is like 2 Immodium tablets (RiteAid/CVS brand usually cheaper) for each day you're gonna be there -- just in case things get uncontrollably LIQUIFIED. Then do a parasite treatment when you get home. I did wormwood+black walnut tincture (bought at WholeFoods): 15 drops three times a day for 2 weeks, 2 week break, then repeat. Worked for me! Hope this isn't more than you asked for. -Mike
Don't forget Power of Attorney and Real Estate Trust documents, LOL!
oh, and DEODORANT for crying out loud.
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