Traffic Training Park and Timed Tea

Here are two random perceptions and pictures from our India Trip ... just things that caught this learner's eye and ear:

3 Level Tea Timer: When we had tea at the Sea Grill at the Taj in Mumbai, there were over 30 different teas to choose from. And, when it was delivered to the table, along came a 3 intensity tea timer - to make sure that it was brewed perfectly. If you want your tea to be light follow the green sand timer. Orange for a 4 minute medium and tea or be brave and for the the five minute white verson.

Attention to that level of detail was smile inducing. And, I had to try out a range of teas at different levels of brewing to expand my taste horizons.

Training Park for Children in Traffic: Imagine a 1 block wide training center, in the middle of Mumbai, that is dedicated to teaching children how to cope with the intense traffic in the cities of India.

Filled with smaller scale streets, traffice lights, gas stations and populated with cars, mopeds and taxis, this park is used by parents with their children as well as classes from schools.

It is supported by the Automobile Association and local government and focused on increasing pedistrian safety for the youngest citizens.