Rickshaws of a Different Color

Dear Daughter,

Papa was in Kerala the other day, which is the state next to Tamil Nadu. In India, each of the states have different colored rickshaws. If you remember, the pictures I sent of ones in Tamil Nadu, they are mostly yellow. In Kerala, they are mostly black like the ones below. Right now, I am in Uttar Pradesh and the rickshaws here are green and yellow. So, if you are ever lost, just check to see what color the rickshaws are!

I Love You,

Papa

Taking a Tak-Tak to Work

Dear Daughter,
Remember the funny bicycles that we saw in Santa Fe with the little bench in the back and Papa told you that they were called rickshaws in Asia? Well, in Madurai, they call them "tak-tak"s and Papa will be riding one every day to work! However, most of them are motorized here, so it is very loud with lots of honking and beeping. Papa will try to film the trip one day and send it to you so you can see what a crazy place this is. And, Papa promises to take you on a rickshaw ride the next time we are in Santa Fe, but I bet it will be much more peaceful than here.
Love, Papa