The Indian Streets – Susan

The Clinic Street

The clinic is located in a middle class gated community called Sahara Estates.

There are many tree-lined streets with houses.  Here is a photo of the street where the clinic is located.  It is not that unusual, except when you compare it to the mass confusion, poverty and humanity in the streets outside of the gates, as you can see in the photos below.

Here are a few neat houses in the neighborhood where we enjoy on our morning walks.

The other day I went into Hyderabad with two other gals to get some simple supplies for our rooms at a store called the Big Bazaar.

The store is like a very old fashioned Target; much smaller in scale and crowded.  Many of the products are made by American companies, just Indian versions – like Tide and Scope.

I took these photos of the streets as we rode in the auto rickshaw, so I could share what the streets and store looks like.

The shoppers just inside the gate

Here is a picture of pal, Kim from Sidney and me just inside of the gates before hailing our ride. 

Plus here is a photo of the auto rickshaw or Tuck Tuck, as they call it.

The other thing about the streets, inside the gates or outside, is the unbelievable amount of wild dogs roaming the streets.  The dogs remind me of the phrase, “the survival of the fittest.”  These dogs are tough, in great shape and are all about getting their next meal.

They seem to ignore people for the most part.  At home, I adore dogs; that is people’s pets.  Yet, here I am absolutely unnerved by the dogs.  I am afraid that one will bite me and have some disease.  I avoid them at all costs and work hard to be calm if any come too close when we do our morning walks about the gated streets.  I realize that I don’t want them sense my fear.  I am thankful that other walkers are not afraid of them.

Update on the Hiker
Alan left for the trek early Wednesday morning, as he posted.  I was able to catch him for a quick call before he left and was pleased to hear he was feeling much better and was excited to get on the trip.  A guide will take him to the group once they have driven up into the area of the trek.  He will be out of communication until he returns on Monday afternoon.  Then he will fly down to the clinic on Tuesday morning.  I can’t wait for his arrival and am counting the days!  It’s a good thing to miss your husband.