Practicing the Wobble...

The last few days we've traveled through Panjii, Gokarna and are now in Om Beach (thanks to Jon, it's gorgous!) and are now waiting a few hours before we're taking a night train to Mangalore. Though it feels like a lot longer, we've only been here for two weeks...here are some observations:

The Indian head wobble: The wobble is nothing like the simple yes or no nod. Initially, it just seems like a no nod, but then you realize that there are various nods used for different responses/situations. While we don't fully understand the wobble, here are the different wobbles we've noticed:
The acknowledgement wobble: this is just a mild wobble used to say "I understand" or in reply to saying "thank-you."
The unsure wobble: this wobble is the hardest to understand as it could be interpreted as a yes, maybe or "who knows."
The yes wobble: we easily recognize this common wobble, it is more confident then the unsure wobble.
The "what the hell are you talking about" wobble: this is a more aggressive wobble and has only been seen a few times, usually accompanied by a dirty look.

I love Cows!! While I've always liked cows, Indian cows are much cooler. They are everywhere, just minding their own business and taking it all in. I'm not sure who owns them (if they are owned) as they are free to go wherever. But in the city, old women look after them and bring them grass. People walking by also give them their left overs. They are also always on the beach, enjoying the sun like everyone else. I know I have put up a lot of photos of them, but I just love them! Especially the babies! As in I sometimes aimlessly follow them around the beach trying to get them to swim with me. haha, just joking.

The men here are not really rude or intimidating. There is no cat calling, construction worker whistles or "dog calling" hissing. Only staring, constantly. I also can't really take them seriously because they usually holding hands with their friends..and only come up to my shoulder. Though I was told on the beach today "while you may think we are small boys, we are powerful in many hour romantics." And then I said "oh I see" (along with my own version of "get away from me" wobble) and then quickly ran away and went swimming. haha.

For some reason I can't upload my photos..of all my cow friends. :)