Sorry, this has nothing to do with shooting but I know a lot of you military guys are world travelers. I've been contracted to do some consultant work in Ghaziabad, India Hidan AFS and it will be my first time in that part of the world. I'll be making two trips about 10 days each. Any knowledge shared would be greatly appreciated.
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Ghaziabad is like going to Jackson Heights, Queens. It's second world in a third world country.
Hi,
Are you going to the civil or gov section of the airport?
You need more than 10 days at a time just to see the damn base.
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See if they will show you the modified Mig 27 to carry nuclear bombs lol.
Sincerely,
Theis
Are you going to the civil or gov section of the airport?
You need more than 10 days at a time just to see the damn base.
Edited To Add:
See if they will show you the modified Mig 27 to carry nuclear bombs lol.
Sincerely,
Theis
Arm yourself, by any means necessary.
Not that India is particularly unsafe or anything. It is a standard rule of thumb I follow/advise when traveling to any other place in the world where human life is not valued that much.
Not that India is particularly unsafe or anything. It is a standard rule of thumb I follow/advise when traveling to any other place in the world where human life is not valued that much.
Don't No amount of money is worth it. If you do don't bitch about it. We told ya don't don't dont
Hi,
OP....you wouldn't be going as Field Service Rep for Pratt & Whitney would you?
Sincerely,
Theis
OP....you wouldn't be going as Field Service Rep for Pratt & Whitney would you?
Sincerely,
Theis
Bet this is the last time you ask for advice,,, but sorry , none of us are kidding one bit. I had an Indian buddy (American Citizen) when I lived in commie land, he came back from attending a wedding, almost died right at my work, had him laid out on the desk waiting for the paramedics to take him to the hospital, right out of a contagion movie, he almost died, 6 months in hospital in NYC, quarantined, medics came back took sampled from our water system took swabs from the desk he was laid out on, swabs from all over the bathroom, cleaned out his locker, we took his porn stash before they came so his wife didn't get it in case he died. He was never right after that, His name was Ali Kahn, good dude, a diesel mechanic that owned apartment buildings and NYC cabs. hard working guy.
Cut off a finger or a couple toes and call in sick.
Cut off a finger or a couple toes and call in sick.
Not going is not an option, already signed the contract, I will be on the military side of the base. No, I don't rep Pratt or Whitney. I'm a facility construction consultant of sorts.
Did they ever disclose what was the pathogen? When it comes to sanitation and hygiene, the subcontinent probably ranks at the lowest in the world. Infant mortality rates are the highest. Rabies alone kill over 50,000 people annually, many whom are children.
A visiting doctor from India figured it out, it was a intestinal parasite they told us at the time but I cant remember, at the time it was a very rare incident in our country.
I have family and friends that lived in India for years.
It's a great place to deal with water that eats through metal pipes and insane criminals without a shred of human decency and more diseases and mutations than you could imagine.
There are also lots of wonderful people there and there are some amazingly beautiful places.
That being said, I've told more than one Indian telemarketer that I hope the Pakistanis nuke them.
It's a great place to deal with water that eats through metal pipes and insane criminals without a shred of human decency and more diseases and mutations than you could imagine.
There are also lots of wonderful people there and there are some amazingly beautiful places.
That being said, I've told more than one Indian telemarketer that I hope the Pakistanis nuke them.
is it just you going or a family thing you want ?
just you list .
1. Sonagachi, Kolkata
2. Rajpath Marg, India’s equivalent of the Washington Mall. for men
if family
1. https://www.thrillophilia.com/top-10-luxury-resorts-in-india
10 cheaper than you though places to take the family with things to do and see . while that may not compare to the motel 6 in Mogadishu They defiantly have way less bullet holes in the walls and less explosions in the background to keep you up at night .
maybe . I should have left the union carbide plant that released poisionous gass in the night that killed 40,000 80% of them were in there sleep . In Bhopal
they should have forgotten about that by now .
have a good time .
just you list .
1. Sonagachi, Kolkata
2. Rajpath Marg, India’s equivalent of the Washington Mall. for men
if family
1. https://www.thrillophilia.com/top-10-luxury-resorts-in-india
10 cheaper than you though places to take the family with things to do and see . while that may not compare to the motel 6 in Mogadishu They defiantly have way less bullet holes in the walls and less explosions in the background to keep you up at night .
maybe . I should have left the union carbide plant that released poisionous gass in the night that killed 40,000 80% of them were in there sleep . In Bhopal
they should have forgotten about that by now .
have a good time .
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Been there and never want to return.
Drink only bottle water that you yourself open. Stay away from all ice cubes. Lock your toothbrush in a safe or take it with you. If you can get out of going do so - there's other places to visit.
Drink only bottle water that you yourself open. Stay away from all ice cubes. Lock your toothbrush in a safe or take it with you. If you can get out of going do so - there's other places to visit.
Start eating at Indian restaurants right now to bring up your gut strength. It'll be easier to acclimate.
Only eat hot food (temp).
Only drink bottled beverages
Pay attention when you open the bottles, make sure the seal cracks (rebottling is a problem)
People will try to scam you. Be alert.
Don't give any money to beggars, they'll just swarm you and the beggars are mafioso run.
If in a remote area, take some time to enjoy the natural beauty of India before the populace consumes all of it.
Don't go out after midnight. The police love to extort you.
If you want drugs, ask any rickshaw driver to get you some. They usually know.
Prepare for some culture shock
As soon as you land prepare for the stench of urine. Most transportation hubs (airports, bus stations, train stations) overly smell of urine.
Try to buy some N95 masks prior to going. Some days are especially smoggy.
Get all your shots before going. Get a checkup when you get back.
If you're canny, carry RS 200 as police bribe money. If you don't know what you're doing or are unsure, don't try it.
Have fun, India is an interesting place if you keep an open mind. It'll make you appreciate everything at home ten times more.
Go visit the Red Forts if given an opportunity
Only eat hot food (temp).
Only drink bottled beverages
Pay attention when you open the bottles, make sure the seal cracks (rebottling is a problem)
People will try to scam you. Be alert.
Don't give any money to beggars, they'll just swarm you and the beggars are mafioso run.
If in a remote area, take some time to enjoy the natural beauty of India before the populace consumes all of it.
Don't go out after midnight. The police love to extort you.
If you want drugs, ask any rickshaw driver to get you some. They usually know.
Prepare for some culture shock
As soon as you land prepare for the stench of urine. Most transportation hubs (airports, bus stations, train stations) overly smell of urine.
Try to buy some N95 masks prior to going. Some days are especially smoggy.
Get all your shots before going. Get a checkup when you get back.
If you're canny, carry RS 200 as police bribe money. If you don't know what you're doing or are unsure, don't try it.
Have fun, India is an interesting place if you keep an open mind. It'll make you appreciate everything at home ten times more.
Go visit the Red Forts if given an opportunity
Thanks for the advice, I'll be going alone but a guy I know has been there working for a couple of years on this project so I won't be totally alone. I have my doctor appointment scheduled but am most worried about the malaria pills I have to take while there, I've heard they can give you the shits. I really don't care for Indian food, I was hoping the base might have some American fare.
Fuck....are you going to have a bad time
Been 5 times.....always kicking and screaming...LOL
Be careful if you decide to leave the base or compound.
I visited Vadadora in the northern Province of Gujarati in 2008.
Before I left the USA I visited a Travel Doctor, he prescribed several medications to take while I was traveling in India as well as some antibiotics to take with me just in case.
I suggest you make an appointment with a physician before you leave the country.
Don’t drink any water or any juice or eat any vegetables.
The thing that I learned is that if you can limit your stay to less than a week to 10 days you
Maybe able to avoid an intestinal inflectional. But if you are going to be there longer than that, then it’s almost unavoidable that you you will get an intestinal infection, which will be miserable for about two to three days. If you bring the proper antibiotics it will a little less severe.
The Indian people are very different, in public places there is no such thing as personal space.
But on a whole, I enjoyed my short stay, it was enlightening experience, but I don’t want to do it again.
Before I left the USA I visited a Travel Doctor, he prescribed several medications to take while I was traveling in India as well as some antibiotics to take with me just in case.
I suggest you make an appointment with a physician before you leave the country.
Don’t drink any water or any juice or eat any vegetables.
The thing that I learned is that if you can limit your stay to less than a week to 10 days you
Maybe able to avoid an intestinal inflectional. But if you are going to be there longer than that, then it’s almost unavoidable that you you will get an intestinal infection, which will be miserable for about two to three days. If you bring the proper antibiotics it will a little less severe.
The Indian people are very different, in public places there is no such thing as personal space.
But on a whole, I enjoyed my short stay, it was enlightening experience, but I don’t want to do it again.
Let me know if Americans run all the 7Elevens there please........I mean turn about is only fair play.....should be a ying to our yang.
.....and dont wear any Pakistan cricket shirts or such shit.
.....and dont wear any Pakistan cricket shirts or such shit.
....and besides seeing the travel doc....
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My dad went to India with a leadership group in the late 90’s. He went to the local butcher and bought 10lbs of beef jerky to take for the three week trip. He only ate said jerky and drank beer for the entire trip, his theory was the alcohol in the beer killed the germs.
Of the 25 or so people in the group, dad was the only one that didn’t get sick.
Of the 25 or so people in the group, dad was the only one that didn’t get sick.
Some of the sights.......
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I wouldnt let any dogs like your face if you are a dog person.
50+ Scary Images Depicting Filth of Varanasi & River Ganges
Scary images depicting the ugly side of river pollution in India are a grave reminder of the plight of Varanasi and the holy river.
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I wouldnt let any dogs like your face if you are a dog person.
Sandwichmaker went for work once. Its on her list of places to never visit again.
My advice would be to fake your death.
Heard from a friend that went that its best not shake the locals hands because they wipe their ass with their bare hands.
Heard from a friend that went that its best not shake the locals hands because they wipe their ass with their bare hands.
Food on base should be ok, dont eat anything off the street unless you like being bedridden
with a drip for a week. As mentioned above, drinks only from a sealed container. Get as much
info from your contract co as possible, particularly medical arrangements. Make sure your
insurance is VERY good and includes repatriation to US.
Contrary to popular opinion here, I love the place. Spent a few years up in the Himalaya everywhere
from the Paki to China/Tibet border. Would love to retire up in the hills somewhere and set up a
high altitude ELR range.
with a drip for a week. As mentioned above, drinks only from a sealed container. Get as much
info from your contract co as possible, particularly medical arrangements. Make sure your
insurance is VERY good and includes repatriation to US.
Contrary to popular opinion here, I love the place. Spent a few years up in the Himalaya everywhere
from the Paki to China/Tibet border. Would love to retire up in the hills somewhere and set up a
high altitude ELR range.
Yes shit. And lots of it by the lack of plumbing, sewers, and sanitation.
Think about it. Those people can hardly afford to eat. You think they spend any money on something to wipe their ass with?
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If you drink glass bottled beverages with a twist off or pop top, wipe the inside of the throat with a rag before drinking.
How much of what he said is untrue at its core?
The cobra guy, probably. The rest, pretty much true.
Think of it as good training for what the Dems want the USA to be.......
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1. Eat nothing but what you bring
2. Drink nothing but what you bring; most important,
3. Vicks Vaproub, you will want this to put under your nostrils to help mitigate the stench that will haunt you in your dreams until the end of your life
2. Drink nothing but what you bring; most important,
3. Vicks Vaproub, you will want this to put under your nostrils to help mitigate the stench that will haunt you in your dreams until the end of your life
Make sure to bathe in the Ganges. It's supposed to have "magical" powers.
Make sure to mingle with the locals and share their "culture".
Make sure to drink some local tap water upon arrival so your system can "acclimate", or just....bathe in the Ganges.
Make sure to mingle with the locals and share their "culture".
Make sure to drink some local tap water upon arrival so your system can "acclimate", or just....bathe in the Ganges.
Agree, you will lose weight and your asshole will end up loose from all the explosive diarrhea that you will get.
See what I did there?
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