When traveling, we like to express ourselves by “blending in” with the locals as much as possible. π
On a trip to India and Sri Lanka, my friend Sarah and I found plenty of opportunities to mingle with residents of Bangalore, Mysore, and Colombo.
Just having a morning chai with new friends in Bangalore
Expressing ourselves outside Mysore Palace
Blending in on the luxury AC bus in Sri Lanka
How do you think we did? Did we blend in? π
My Wanderlusty Life
You definitely don’t hold your tea cup the way they do π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Lol…amongst other things… π
twobrownfeet
Funny post! I’m not sure if your blended in but had a great time! That’s what matters. π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
We did have a great time! I’m not too sure how happy the people around us were, but we were laughing at least. π
realplacespeoplestories
There is nothing more I love than to blend in with the locals on travel, that is for sure! And your pictures are so funny!
I love your blog and posts so much that I have nominated you for 4 blog awards. Haha, yes 4! But it is up to you if you want to accept it! No pressure!
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Shelley @Travel-Stained
Wow 4 awards!! Thank you Hanne. I’m honoured! <3 Lol…I must admit though that I'm terrible at writing up these awards and have yet to do one, but you have inspired me…and I think I may create a giant awards post myself!! π
Sue Slaght
Well you may not really blend in very well but in my experience those big smiles and friendly attitudes go a long way with locals. Great photos!
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Thanks Sue! π Interacting with the people of the country I’m visiting is definitely one of my favourite things about traveling (besides the food), and it’s particularly fun in India. I find people there are always so warm, friendly and curious.
thegrownupgapyear
Great pics. I remember those bus journeys in Asia, sitting in the aisles π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Bus journeys in Asia are certainly always memorable! We were so happy to get seats, even if they were in the aisles… that bus ride was looooong. π
aleksawal
hahaha, you guys need to practice your scowling expressions to blend into that last one! π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Right!? Lol, the guy in the front looks ready to kill. Yikes!
Jen
I LOST IT when I saw the last picture. aahahahhaa.
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Lol…I have to say that people were not very impressed with us, but we had to make that “luxury” ac bus ride tolerable somehow….. π
rommel
Ahihihi The first pic is just, hate to say this popular word, … epic! π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Those poor guys didn’t even know what hit them! Hahahaha. Too much fun. π
Tina Schell
π Blending indeed!!!
Shelley @Travel-Stained
We’re just like chameleons, don’t you think Tina? π
Sia-Discover Life
This is indeed an expression showing concern. Wonderful π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Thanks Sia! It was lots of fun for us. π
Moersalin
who are the locals btw? π
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Lol…honestly I’m not sure. We chased those poor guys down in the train station to drink chai with us. Heh heh. π
Diana
That bus picture is so great!
Nadine
I agree, love the bus photo!!
Nandito Silaen
Yeahh i gree.
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Haha, thanks! We were having fun, even though the others on the bus weren’t very happy with us…. π
Mani (A New Life Wandering)
Haha, great pictures!
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Thanks Mani! I think India is probably my favourite place in the world to take pics. π
Sha
Lol, if you wear a sari, then, maybe..haha..a bit hard to blend in here don’t you think? ?
Shelley @Travel-Stained
Lol whaddya mean? I thought we were doing a very good job. π
Sha
Haha..wellll, if you say so…?