Many people have asked me, "Why India?" To be honest, I have answered this question a hundred different ways. But, I have boiled it all down to a few reasons.
1. Why not!? My goal is to go on the wildest adventure possible, and well India is pretty wild if all the tales hold true.
2. After taking Tom Ward's Permaculture Course I want to go to a place that needs it most. India has been devastated by the use of agrochemicals and much of their water is dependent on snow melt from the Himalayas. With climate change, depletion of their aquifers and loss of topsoil combined with one of the fastest growing populations India is in need of another agricultural revolution.
3. I've decided that I want to be a an Adventurer as my profession. So this will be my introduction into a new way of living :D
4. My knowledge of India is extremely polarized. I know of the Taj Mahal, and I also know about the slums, it is also a place that I is romanticized in my mind. I am going there to make my own conclusions and see the world in a totally new light.
Alex: Thanks for the E-mail about your adventure to India. Looking forward to hearing about how the country has changed since being there in 1976. You have a great adventure ahead of you. Take care and good luck.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about India being romanticized in your mind....I knew it wasn't going to be some plush trip, and that I would see much suffering, but I am finding that many of my friends and people I talk to have India greatly romanticized to the point of irritation.
ReplyDeleteAhh yes! You are a very old soul Alex Landt! Inventing and choosing 'Adventurer' as your profession is so very enlightening. You are one of my idols! Can't wait to read more!
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