The Jewel in the Crown

Spent today rushing around the insane Calcutta streets with my uncle. I was looking for things here and there in the bazaar. Stopped by two airlines offices to finalize travel plans. It rained today. The humidity here is literally the worst I have ever seen in my life. Came within inches of passing out this morning.

THINGS TO TAKE IN YOUR PURSE for a day in CALCUTTA
Wallet stocked w/ Rupees, US Dollars, and Traveller's Checks
Notepad and Pen (to write down directions when you get lost)
Loose Change for Beggars
Hand Sanitizer
Anti-Bacterials Wipes
Toilet Paper (oh yes...manual bidet system in full effect...)
A Bottle of Water that you've inspected for fraud ahead of time
Tissue to blow your nose and get what looks like an oil stain
A dopata/orna/long indian scarf to use as anti-pollution muffler
Camera to Document the strangest things you'll see e.g. the goat chained up oustide the jewelry store