Ho hum I’ve landed in Chennai & been here for almost two weeks; here are some first impressions -
- The weather is not as bad as I made it out to be (This is not saying much since it’s Winter & the papers say that some ‘coldest day’ records are tumbling!)
- People on the streets are helpful & even go out of their way to assist you
- Public transport seems to be good. Bus service is regular & connects plenty of places. There are dedicated shared rickshaws (the big four-stroke variety running on LPG) which join nearby points.
- The city gives the impression of being only a big South Indian city & not a metro. It is still behind Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad & Chandigarh in terms of impact value.
- Real estate & food are not as cheap as I thought. Same as Bangalore perhaps! (Cost of living going up)
- The working population is largely Tamilian. I was used to the Mumbai mix…
- Any random guy you meet & want to address is a ‘Saar’(sir). I have had educated middle aged men addressing me in this fashion
That’s all I can think of. More as i go along…
Posted by Rakesh 
