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India – a land of contrasts

  • Feb 24th, 2010
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    I arrived last night at the hotel and I have to say its stunning. I am spending today preparing and if that goes well maybe some exploring to.

    I am struck again by the absolute contrasts between where I am in a 5 star hotel and parts of the same city I am in.

    Here are two pictures from my window. The hotel is close to a river and you can see the shanty town/slum that exists beside the river itself. The contrast is huge and sitting in Luxury staring at poverty is not that comfortable.view 1

    view 2

    More to follow

    Andrew Churches posted this entry on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 3:29 pm. Posted in the category ASB unplugged 2010, conference, reflection
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    1. Scott McLeod said:
      February 24, 2010 at 7:49 pm     Permalink

      Andrew, I was struck by this too when I was in Mumbai two years ago. The contrasts are very real and very stark. Nothing like looking at a multi-acre slum that has a billboard right above it for luxury combos or the latest cellphone whizbang. I hope you get to drive around the city a bit. For all of the astounding poverty, there’s definitely a vibe that it’s a city on the move…

    2. Ewan McIntosh said:
      February 25, 2010 at 6:35 am     Permalink

      Similar feelings when I was in Delhi two years ago. I can’t wait to see your updates, though – keep ‘em coming! India is where it’s at, or will be soon.

    3. Mick Prest said:
      February 25, 2010 at 11:01 am     Permalink

      Sydney will be less confronting I hope!!! Hoping Mumbai goes well!!

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