The Second Time's a Charm

One year later, finally, Oktoberfest in Hyderabad. And while Kingfisher may not be quiiiiiiiiiite up to the standards of some of its German peers, it made a great excuse for a celebration. So nice to be in a place and time and moment where people and groups and stories intermingled. I haven't had many evenings in all of two years like this one, i miss fun muchly.

Bandh-oberfest

For months, i had no opinion on Telangana. Sure i scoffed at random acts of violence on innocent statutes, but as long as the separatist strike didn't affect me, i didn't have much of an opinion.

But then came this weekend. Oktoberbest. The very best of the beer-based culture that I miss. Two days of Kingfisher-fueled revelry, even if that leaves a little to be desired. But then Telangana cancelled Oktoberfest. That's when i developed an opinion...

Ouch

All-Tme-Ever Cultural Low-Light Day

Spending an afternoon bumming around an Indian mall.

Then spending the evening bumming around a different Indian mall because the first showing of Cowboys and Aliens was sold out.

Then actually spending two hours sitting through Cowboys and Aliens.

Ouch.