Hey Rijutha! I LOVE your site, and all of the colorful and photographic detail. I’m really looking forward to reading about your guide to India. I’m pretty jealous that you are so well-travelled! I’ve only ever been to Paris, but I hope to be able to travel the world soon! I’m sure I’ll easily be able to live vicariously through your storybook, though!
I thought it was interesting that you started talking about the population of India compared to the population of the United States. I’m learning about the supply and demand of energy consumption, especially regarding renewable energy, and I was blown away by that statistic in addition to the projected growth of India! Something that is even crazier about those statistics, is that even though India has way more people than the United States, the U.S. is extraordinarily larger in energy consumption. Anyways, I’m done with my tangent - I’m so excited about what you’re doing for your storybook, and I can’t wait to keep checking back in to see what more you’re doing!
Hello Rijutha! I loved reading your intro. I am a little jealous that you are able to travel so much but I think you actually have been to India will make your story even more vibrant and colorful. I liked that you were able to give us a map of what each state looks like. As I am not good with geography your explanation and pictures were very helpful. I also found it so interesting that India is half the size of the U.S. but has four times as many people as the U.S. has. That is kind of crazy! Some feedback, maybe in your post you can go in more detail of some of the cuisine you have tried, and how they are similar or different to American food. Also, you could talk about the first time you went and how that experience was different than the last time you went.
Overall, I loved your posts, your design, and the pictures you chose! I am excited to see what you come up with.
Hi Rijutha! I really enjoyed reading your introduction. I am not very familiar with Indian culture so I look forward to learning about it more from your storybook. I am jealous that you have got to travel so much. I have been to a few countries outside the United States but have not traveled as far as India. I love your passion for food. I have the same passion and it helps me relate to you and your introduction. I was very interested to read about India's population size. I was not aware that there were so many people in India. I was surprised about the size of India too. I liked that you put your itinerary in the introduction too. A fifteen hour flight is way too long for me but I bet it is worth the trip. I have some similar feedback, I would like to know more about the food. Overall this is a great introduction and I am looking forward to reading your storybook.
Hello Rijutha! After reading your introduction, I am really looking forward to reading your story. I am just feeling really thankful for the fact that you put many beautiful and colorful pictures in your introduction as well as the map because these help me understand your descriptions of the location a bit more better! I am just wondering whether this story will be through your perspective (as in first person point of view) like a traveling journal? Or will it be a collection of stories that you hear or learn from others and retell it to us? Either way, I am looking forward to learn more about India culture as well as the foods and places that you got to go to. I compliment you for your vocabularies in describing the scents and the scenarios, they are very vivid words! Good job on the introduction, I will be stopping by to read your story sometime!
Rijutha! Your story immediately drew me in with the title of your website, I initially thought that it was going to be inspired by a food magazine. The photos that you chose for your introduction page were beautiful and very picturesque. The detail that you put into your story really showed, I thought that it was very well written as well. You can tell that you care about this story which is important in writing a meaningful story. I am excited to see where you take this story and am very interested to see the direction you take this throughout the semester.
Wow Rijutha, it sounds like you have had some really interesting experiences and I can’t wait to see the rest of your storybook! I love to travel too but haven’t had the chance to go to India though I would really like to soon. My favorite part about traveling to new places is getting to experience their culture through food. I find it crazy how different flavors and traditional dishes vary so much from country to country or even state to state but because of this I think eating food really gives you a feel for the culture and is usually very yummy. I think your unique experiences will give great insight to what India is really like and will allow others get a glimpse of the beauty and great food it has to offer. India is a country so full of culture and tradition and I think you will be able to highlight that beautifully in your storybook.
Rijutha, your intro to your blog looks really great! I love the format and layout you chose. It looks great with all of the pictures that you decided to put in as well. Your intro was also very well written and interesting. I did not find any types of distracting errors and I was interested in everything that you wrote while I was reading it. However, I am left wondering what your storybook will be about specifically. Are you telling us about your real experiences traveling? How do you plan to incorporate other stories into your storybook? Will you be the main character or will it switch? I really liked your writing style and the idea, and I think that your storybook would greatly benefit from a little bit of a description that leads the reader into the different stories you are going to write. I look forward to seeing your storybook when you get more work done on it!! Keep up the good work!
Hi, Rijutha! I love the design of your storybook! Your images and font style are absolutely beautiful and look like a legitimate food/travel blog. I was really interesting in your adventure through India and all the food you had! I was wondering, is this a real experience and what direction are you going for this storybook? Also, are you wanting to give suggestions on what to do in India, or are you telling your journey to India and what not? What if you mainly focus on your journey, and maybe change your title to “Journey to India” instead of “Guide to India”? Initially, I thought that your storybook was going to be about specifics on things to do, places to eat, etc. in India. I wasn’t disappointed to see your travel journal-like writing, but I think changing your title would narrow your storybook well enough while still allowing it to be broad enough to write about whatever you want.
Hi, Rijutha! I am from the Myth and Folklore class. I was interested in reading your storybook because frankly who isn’t a fan of food and traveling? Your concept is so fun! It is great to see that you have real life experiences in eating and exploring India. Quickly glancing at your introduction made me want to go as soon as possible. I am a huge fan of the vibrant colors the country displays. It’s truly great to see you writing from personal experiences. That is very different from the Myth class. The photos really brings your story together! You did a great job talking about the food in Lucknow, but I felt the traveling aspect was not as prominent. Incorporating a bit more of that would reel it in nicely. I’m excited to see where the rest of the semester takes you. Great idea and keep up the great work!
Hello, Rijutha! I really enjoyed your first addition to your storybook. I love traveling and have been almost everywhere in Europe but have not made my way to any asian countries yet. This story really sparked my interest. It is really cool how you still have such a passion for food even though you choose to not eat meat. The Tokri Chaat looks amazing, if I visit I will make sure to try it. The part where you describe what the cook is doing, like this part, "He had all the potatoes peeled and ready to go, deep frying them with a tea-strainer to obtain the cup shape. He then took all the other ingredients and added a little bit of each of them to the potato cup and then served it to his customers" are the best parts. Make sure to include this again in your next story. It really paints a picture for the reader and shows how much passion the chef has for his work.
Hello Rijutha! I read your storybook entry about Lucknow. It was fascinating learning about a different culture. Your storybook is one of my favorites because it is fun to read and is always full of new information to me. The sharing of food is one of the best ways to get to know another culture and I am glad you gave so many examples and pictures. The pictures really help make this story more complete. I would not have been be able to imagine the foods you mentioned very well if you had not provided the pictures you did. I like the splash of history you put into the beginning as well. I wanted to know more about these places and the links you set up really helped me find more details about Indian culture and history. I am glad your storybook is set up like informational guide to India. It is interesting yet it is straight to the point. This is great work and I look forward to reading more.
Hi Rijutha! Wow!! I am so mesmerized by your posts about visiting India. I read your introduction and can definitely relate in not visiting certain parts of India. I have never been to South India, but have visited North India several times. I'm familiar with Uttar Pradesh, because we always go to my father's hometown, Meerut. Curious to know more about your adventures in U.P., I read your story about Lucknow. The images of the food really ties this whole story together. With your detailed descriptions, it really felt like I was there. It's also really nice to have more of a detailed history about the area, because while I have visited there several times, I don't know everything about U.P. I wish I knew more about your thoughts about how the food tasted to you, and how that compared to other foods (or maybe even the same) that you've had in South India. Maybe give us a little more information on how food differs in different parts of India? This would really bring out a great personal perspective. I really have enjoyed your Storybook, and am looking forward to see what you write about next!
Hello, Rijutha! I really enjoyed your second addition to your storybook. I love traveling and have been almost everywhere in Europe but have not made my way to any Asian countries yet. This story really sparked my interest and I hope to travel there soon. It is really cool how you can see so much history through the food traditional to that area. Why is the food in Ayodhya vegetarian? Is it a religious reason? The Kulcha looks amazing! Definitely something I would want to try if I visit I will make sure to try it. While reading your second story I was wondering if you already had prior knowledge of these cities before you visited? If not, it must be really cool learning about it in this class now. In your last story I really enjoyed the part where you described how each food was made, this really showed the passion behind these chefs. Excited to read more!
I decided to look at your story because it sounded like it was right up my alley. I love food and I love travelling! I just read the second addition to your story and I think you did a terrific job on the second one! (The first one too). I think you did a great job at describing India for somebody who has never been. Your storybook really makes me want to go! My favorite thing about your storybook is the pictures of the food! I think this was a great idea and really ties your whole story together! I am exicted to read more about your story, but hopefully I do'nt ruin my laptop from my mouth watering so much haha
The title of your storybook really drew my attention. Who doesn’t love food and travel? Right away I liked your storybook layout. It is aesthetically pleasing. The sunset in the background is beautiful. I like how much information you put into your introduction. It shows how much effort and knowledge you truly have about the topic. Lucknow has so many pictures and I love it! I was unaware with the original source for your first story so the author’s note really helped. Your storybook is very insightful and it is great. I can tell that you really like writing about this. I was wondering if you had known much about the cities before visiting? It sounds like you did! I am wondering where you are going next in your storybook. Will it be in a completely different part of India? Or is it similar? Will the food be different? Great job and I look forward to reading more of your stories in the future!
Hi Rijutha, it was nice to check up on your storybook project again. When I first read the intro I didn’t know how you were going to go about working on the stories, but you have made a nice story book so far! I like how you have kept the theme about your trip because it makes it really personal and it flows well. I think it is cool how you added in a little bit of the content from the things you have read. What if you added in more ideas about the history of your areas based on what you have read in this class? You mention things about where Rama was born, but I think your stories could be even stronger if you wove the history into your story of your trip. I really liked the focus on food you have in your two stories so far as well!
Hi Rijutha, I'm back again (a week later) and got a chance to read your story about Ayodha. The details in this story were AMAZING. I could just imagine myself at Makan Malai (it also doesn't help that I read this story while waiting to eat dinner). The images really brought this story together, and the history you were able to provide was also a great addition. You mentioned that you learned about the various temples, food policies, and controversies over Rama's birthplace. I would love to know more about what you learned about that. I also know that there was a huge controversy regarding the temple/mosque in Ayodhya as you mentioned. How is the situation there now today? I really don't have any big suggestions about what to add because I think you did a really good job overall with this story. Excited to come back and check out your third story!!! Nice job!
Hi, Rijutha! I love the progress that you’ve made in your storybook so far! Again, it’s well-written, very interesting, and beautifully structured. On your Ayodhya chapter, I thought it was amazing that you got to experience so many things and get to imagine the locations Ramayana took place! In this chapter, I noticed that one of the food items (falooda) is SUPER similar to the Vietnamese “che,” and you should definitely try some if you get the chance! Anyway, the only thing I was questionable about in your storybook was the picture options. It seems like all the pictures were found online (which is no problem at all), but I was hoping for some personal photos that you’ve taken on your trip! It would make your story more personal and intimate with the readers, and give it a sort of legitimacy! Besides this, I think you did a wonderful job, and I can’t wait to read what’s next!
This is such a unique storybook! I love that you are taking the readers through what feels more like an experience than a story. Honestly, if I did not know any better, I wold have assumed you have actually traveled to the places you mention and eaten the foods you describe. You really capture the reader. I think the images create an even more detailed convincing experience for the reader. This storybook or blog reminds me of the many YouTubers I follow. Your experiences seem real. I wonder if you could add some information about some of the fine arts. I don't know much, but I would love to have your travel guide expertise teach me a thing or two haha! Really though! I love your storybook because of how real it feels, but you still manage to pull the themes/ ideas from the epics into the blog posts. This is a job well done!
This is great. I really enjoy how you project is less a story and more a visual and written experience of India. The pictures you have are so vivid, I grow hungry just looking at them. This is a great project and your insight on everything you write about is very inspiring. I wounder how you will continue to add in "chapters" and "pats" yo this project. Will it be city based, or regional? I am interested to see if you tie in art or music into your project. That would be interesting to see how they might tie into or correlate with the food.
Wow! This was a fascinating storybook to read. It’s clear that you put a lot of thought and effort into how you wanted to tell India’s story. In choosing to write the story based on the premise of a travel journal, I think you gave yourself the most flexibility to capture the different aspects of Indian culture and life. I also think that you’ve done an excellent job researching the places you write about. Judging by your bibliographies, you really put a lot of consideration into creating an accurate and detailed picture of Indian life in various regions throughout the country. It’s also really fun that you’ve chosen to focus in on the food in order to give you a snapshot of a specific aspect of life. Doing so gave your narrator a little more character and made the stories fun and mouthwatering at the same time. I would love to read the conclusion! Great job!
Hi Rijutha, I checked out your storybook earlier this month, so I decided to take another look about a month later. I must say, I am very impressed with the changes and additions you've made to your story! It is very fun and easy to read. I can tell that you have put a lot of focused and attentive thought into making this as best as possible! My favorite thing about this is the aspect of food that you put into your story. Food is something we can all relate to. We all gotta eat! Food is something that people often forget about because we become accustomed to eating the same stuff all the time. So it's so cool that you made sure to keep this as a main point for your story! I can't wait to read more!
Hey Rijutha! I find myself coming back to your storybook when we have free choice. This was a great addition to your storybook! I really like how you explained the food so in depth. For example, in your opening paragraph talking about the Pulihora and daddojanam, "Pulihora, often referred to as tamarind rice, is made with cooked rice, turmeric, peanuts, mustard seeds, tamarind juice, curry leaves, dry red chillies, chopped green chillies, cumin powder, asafoetida powder (an herb powder), and fenugreek seeds. Daddojanam, also called yogurt rice, is made with cooked rice, yogurt, chopped green chillies, ginger, salt, urad dal (a type of lentil), mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida powder, and, cilantro." I love food and hearing what is in each dish really sparks my interest. Also really cool that you mentioned Krishna and his butter. I have read many stories about the butter thief so that was a nice shout out. Great job, keep up the work!
Rijutha, I love that you have linked the Wikipedia site to so many of the important places throughout your stories. Have you thought of finding official websites for these places instead? This might be an even better tool since Wikipedia is open source and can be edited by anyone, but that is just a thought. The images you have chosen are so vibrant and the food looks amazing! Although it is not food I would jump at trying, from your descriptions and pictures I think I might. In your page on Ayodhya there is an Image link problem with the Falooda. It works correctly when you click on the picture itself, but directs you to the picture of the Kulcha when you click on the word. The other two options in the bibliography don’t ever get to a destination. I think this is a great site for anyone who would like to learn more information about where to travel if they were to take a trip to India and a way to entice those who didn’t think they wanted to go visit there. Good job!
Hey Rijutha! I LOVE your site, and all of the colorful and photographic detail. I’m really looking forward to reading about your guide to India. I’m pretty jealous that you are so well-travelled! I’ve only ever been to Paris, but I hope to be able to travel the world soon! I’m sure I’ll easily be able to live vicariously through your storybook, though!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting that you started talking about the population of India compared to the population of the United States. I’m learning about the supply and demand of energy consumption, especially regarding renewable energy, and I was blown away by that statistic in addition to the projected growth of India! Something that is even crazier about those statistics, is that even though India has way more people than the United States, the U.S. is extraordinarily larger in energy consumption. Anyways, I’m done with my tangent - I’m so excited about what you’re doing for your storybook, and I can’t wait to keep checking back in to see what more you’re doing!
Hello Rijutha! I loved reading your intro. I am a little jealous that you are able to travel so much but I think you actually have been to India will make your story even more vibrant and colorful. I liked that you were able to give us a map of what each state looks like. As I am not good with geography your explanation and pictures were very helpful. I also found it so interesting that India is half the size of the U.S. but has four times as many people as the U.S. has. That is kind of crazy! Some feedback, maybe in your post you can go in more detail of some of the cuisine you have tried, and how they are similar or different to American food. Also, you could talk about the first time you went and how that experience was different than the last time you went.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I loved your posts, your design, and the pictures you chose! I am excited to see what you come up with.
Hi Rijutha! I really enjoyed reading your introduction. I am not very familiar with Indian culture so I look forward to learning about it more from your storybook. I am jealous that you have got to travel so much. I have been to a few countries outside the United States but have not traveled as far as India. I love your passion for food. I have the same passion and it helps me relate to you and your introduction. I was very interested to read about India's population size. I was not aware that there were so many people in India. I was surprised about the size of India too. I liked that you put your itinerary in the introduction too. A fifteen hour flight is way too long for me but I bet it is worth the trip. I have some similar feedback, I would like to know more about the food. Overall this is a great introduction and I am looking forward to reading your storybook.
ReplyDeleteHello Rijutha! After reading your introduction, I am really looking forward to reading your story. I am just feeling really thankful for the fact that you put many beautiful and colorful pictures in your introduction as well as the map because these help me understand your descriptions of the location a bit more better! I am just wondering whether this story will be through your perspective (as in first person point of view) like a traveling journal? Or will it be a collection of stories that you hear or learn from others and retell it to us? Either way, I am looking forward to learn more about India culture as well as the foods and places that you got to go to. I compliment you for your vocabularies in describing the scents and the scenarios, they are very vivid words! Good job on the introduction, I will be stopping by to read your story sometime!
ReplyDeleteHey Vy! Thank you so much! I plan on writing the story as a travel journal.
DeleteRijutha! Your story immediately drew me in with the title of your website, I initially thought that it was going to be inspired by a food magazine. The photos that you chose for your introduction page were beautiful and very picturesque. The detail that you put into your story really showed, I thought that it was very well written as well. You can tell that you care about this story which is important in writing a meaningful story. I am excited to see where you take this story and am very interested to see the direction you take this throughout the semester.
ReplyDeleteWow Rijutha, it sounds like you have had some really interesting experiences and I can’t wait to see the rest of your storybook! I love to travel too but haven’t had the chance to go to India though I would really like to soon. My favorite part about traveling to new places is getting to experience their culture through food. I find it crazy how different flavors and traditional dishes vary so much from country to country or even state to state but because of this I think eating food really gives you a feel for the culture and is usually very yummy. I think your unique experiences will give great insight to what India is really like and will allow others get a glimpse of the beauty and great food it has to offer. India is a country so full of culture and tradition and I think you will be able to highlight that beautifully in your storybook.
ReplyDeleteRijutha, your intro to your blog looks really great! I love the format and layout you chose. It looks great with all of the pictures that you decided to put in as well. Your intro was also very well written and interesting. I did not find any types of distracting errors and I was interested in everything that you wrote while I was reading it. However, I am left wondering what your storybook will be about specifically. Are you telling us about your real experiences traveling? How do you plan to incorporate other stories into your storybook? Will you be the main character or will it switch? I really liked your writing style and the idea, and I think that your storybook would greatly benefit from a little bit of a description that leads the reader into the different stories you are going to write. I look forward to seeing your storybook when you get more work done on it!! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rijutha! I love the design of your storybook! Your images and font style are absolutely beautiful and look like a legitimate food/travel blog. I was really interesting in your adventure through India and all the food you had! I was wondering, is this a real experience and what direction are you going for this storybook? Also, are you wanting to give suggestions on what to do in India, or are you telling your journey to India and what not? What if you mainly focus on your journey, and maybe change your title to “Journey to India” instead of “Guide to India”? Initially, I thought that your storybook was going to be about specifics on things to do, places to eat, etc. in India. I wasn’t disappointed to see your travel journal-like writing, but I think changing your title would narrow your storybook well enough while still allowing it to be broad enough to write about whatever you want.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rijutha!
ReplyDeleteI am from the Myth and Folklore class. I was interested in reading your storybook because frankly who isn’t a fan of food and traveling? Your concept is so fun! It is great to see that you have real life experiences in eating and exploring India. Quickly glancing at your introduction made me want to go as soon as possible. I am a huge fan of the vibrant colors the country displays. It’s truly great to see you writing from personal experiences. That is very different from the Myth class. The photos really brings your story together! You did a great job talking about the food in Lucknow, but I felt the traveling aspect was not as prominent. Incorporating a bit more of that would reel it in nicely. I’m excited to see where the rest of the semester takes you. Great idea and keep up the great work!
Hello, Rijutha! I really enjoyed your first addition to your storybook. I love traveling and have been almost everywhere in Europe but have not made my way to any asian countries yet. This story really sparked my interest. It is really cool how you still have such a passion for food even though you choose to not eat meat. The Tokri Chaat looks amazing, if I visit I will make sure to try it. The part where you describe what the cook is doing, like this part, "He had all the potatoes peeled and ready to go, deep frying them with a tea-strainer to obtain the cup shape. He then took all the other ingredients and added a little bit of each of them to the potato cup and then served it to his customers" are the best parts. Make sure to include this again in your next story. It really paints a picture for the reader and shows how much passion the chef has for his work.
ReplyDeleteHello Rijutha! I read your storybook entry about Lucknow. It was fascinating learning about a different culture. Your storybook is one of my favorites because it is fun to read and is always full of new information to me. The sharing of food is one of the best ways to get to know another culture and I am glad you gave so many examples and pictures. The pictures really help make this story more complete. I would not have been be able to imagine the foods you mentioned very well if you had not provided the pictures you did. I like the splash of history you put into the beginning as well. I wanted to know more about these places and the links you set up really helped me find more details about Indian culture and history. I am glad your storybook is set up like informational guide to India. It is interesting yet it is straight to the point. This is great work and I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteHi Rijutha!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I am so mesmerized by your posts about visiting India. I read your introduction and can definitely relate in not visiting certain parts of India. I have never been to South India, but have visited North India several times. I'm familiar with Uttar Pradesh, because we always go to my father's hometown, Meerut. Curious to know more about your adventures in U.P., I read your story about Lucknow. The images of the food really ties this whole story together. With your detailed descriptions, it really felt like I was there. It's also really nice to have more of a detailed history about the area, because while I have visited there several times, I don't know everything about U.P. I wish I knew more about your thoughts about how the food tasted to you, and how that compared to other foods (or maybe even the same) that you've had in South India. Maybe give us a little more information on how food differs in different parts of India? This would really bring out a great personal perspective. I really have enjoyed your Storybook, and am looking forward to see what you write about next!
Hello, Rijutha! I really enjoyed your second addition to your storybook. I love traveling and have been almost everywhere in Europe but have not made my way to any Asian countries yet. This story really sparked my interest and I hope to travel there soon. It is really cool how you can see so much history through the food traditional to that area. Why is the food in Ayodhya vegetarian? Is it a religious reason? The Kulcha looks amazing! Definitely something I would want to try if I visit I will make sure to try it. While reading your second story I was wondering if you already had prior knowledge of these cities before you visited? If not, it must be really cool learning about it in this class now. In your last story I really enjoyed the part where you described how each food was made, this really showed the passion behind these chefs. Excited to read more!
ReplyDeleteI decided to look at your story because it sounded like it was right up my alley. I love food and I love travelling! I just read the second addition to your story and I think you did a terrific job on the second one! (The first one too). I think you did a great job at describing India for somebody who has never been. Your storybook really makes me want to go! My favorite thing about your storybook is the pictures of the food! I think this was a great idea and really ties your whole story together! I am exicted to read more about your story, but hopefully I do'nt ruin my laptop from my mouth watering so much haha
ReplyDeleteThe title of your storybook really drew my attention. Who doesn’t love food and travel?
ReplyDeleteRight away I liked your storybook layout. It is aesthetically pleasing. The sunset in the background is beautiful. I like how much information you put into your introduction. It shows how much effort and knowledge you truly have about the topic.
Lucknow has so many pictures and I love it! I was unaware with the original source for your first story so the author’s note really helped. Your storybook is very insightful and it is great. I can tell that you really like writing about this. I was wondering if you had known much about the cities before visiting? It sounds like you did!
I am wondering where you are going next in your storybook. Will it be in a completely different part of India? Or is it similar? Will the food be different?
Great job and I look forward to reading more of your stories in the future!
Hi Rijutha, it was nice to check up on your storybook project again. When I first read the intro I didn’t know how you were going to go about working on the stories, but you have made a nice story book so far! I like how you have kept the theme about your trip because it makes it really personal and it flows well. I think it is cool how you added in a little bit of the content from the things you have read. What if you added in more ideas about the history of your areas based on what you have read in this class? You mention things about where Rama was born, but I think your stories could be even stronger if you wove the history into your story of your trip. I really liked the focus on food you have in your two stories so far as well!
ReplyDeleteHi Rijutha,
ReplyDeleteI'm back again (a week later) and got a chance to read your story about Ayodha. The details in this story were AMAZING. I could just imagine myself at Makan Malai (it also doesn't help that I read this story while waiting to eat dinner). The images really brought this story together, and the history you were able to provide was also a great addition. You mentioned that you learned about the various temples, food policies, and controversies over Rama's birthplace. I would love to know more about what you learned about that. I also know that there was a huge controversy regarding the temple/mosque in Ayodhya as you mentioned. How is the situation there now today? I really don't have any big suggestions about what to add because I think you did a really good job overall with this story. Excited to come back and check out your third story!!! Nice job!
Hi, Rijutha! I love the progress that you’ve made in your storybook so far! Again, it’s well-written, very interesting, and beautifully structured. On your Ayodhya chapter, I thought it was amazing that you got to experience so many things and get to imagine the locations Ramayana took place! In this chapter, I noticed that one of the food items (falooda) is SUPER similar to the Vietnamese “che,” and you should definitely try some if you get the chance! Anyway, the only thing I was questionable about in your storybook was the picture options. It seems like all the pictures were found online (which is no problem at all), but I was hoping for some personal photos that you’ve taken on your trip! It would make your story more personal and intimate with the readers, and give it a sort of legitimacy! Besides this, I think you did a wonderful job, and I can’t wait to read what’s next!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a unique storybook! I love that you are taking the readers through what feels more like an experience than a story. Honestly, if I did not know any better, I wold have assumed you have actually traveled to the places you mention and eaten the foods you describe. You really capture the reader. I think the images create an even more detailed convincing experience for the reader. This storybook or blog reminds me of the many YouTubers I follow. Your experiences seem real. I wonder if you could add some information about some of the fine arts. I don't know much, but I would love to have your travel guide expertise teach me a thing or two haha! Really though! I love your storybook because of how real it feels, but you still manage to pull the themes/ ideas from the epics into the blog posts. This is a job well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I really enjoy how you project is less a story and more a visual and written experience of India. The pictures you have are so vivid, I grow hungry just looking at them. This is a great project and your insight on everything you write about is very inspiring. I wounder how you will continue to add in "chapters" and "pats" yo this project. Will it be city based, or regional? I am interested to see if you tie in art or music into your project. That would be interesting to see how they might tie into or correlate with the food.
ReplyDeleteWow! This was a fascinating storybook to read. It’s clear that you put a lot of thought and effort into how you wanted to tell India’s story. In choosing to write the story based on the premise of a travel journal, I think you gave yourself the most flexibility to capture the different aspects of Indian culture and life. I also think that you’ve done an excellent job researching the places you write about. Judging by your bibliographies, you really put a lot of consideration into creating an accurate and detailed picture of Indian life in various regions throughout the country. It’s also really fun that you’ve chosen to focus in on the food in order to give you a snapshot of a specific aspect of life. Doing so gave your narrator a little more character and made the stories fun and mouthwatering at the same time. I would love to read the conclusion! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Rijutha, I checked out your storybook earlier this month, so I decided to take another look about a month later. I must say, I am very impressed with the changes and additions you've made to your story! It is very fun and easy to read. I can tell that you have put a lot of focused and attentive thought into making this as best as possible! My favorite thing about this is the aspect of food that you put into your story. Food is something we can all relate to. We all gotta eat! Food is something that people often forget about because we become accustomed to eating the same stuff all the time. So it's so cool that you made sure to keep this as a main point for your story! I can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteHey Rijutha! I find myself coming back to your storybook when we have free choice. This was a great addition to your storybook! I really like how you explained the food so in depth. For example, in your opening paragraph talking about the Pulihora and daddojanam, "Pulihora, often referred to as tamarind rice, is made with cooked rice, turmeric, peanuts, mustard seeds, tamarind juice, curry leaves, dry red chillies, chopped green chillies, cumin powder, asafoetida powder (an herb powder), and fenugreek seeds. Daddojanam, also called yogurt rice, is made with cooked rice, yogurt, chopped green chillies, ginger, salt, urad dal (a type of lentil), mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida powder, and, cilantro." I love food and hearing what is in each dish really sparks my interest. Also really cool that you mentioned Krishna and his butter. I have read many stories about the butter thief so that was a nice shout out. Great job, keep up the work!
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ReplyDeleteI love that you have linked the Wikipedia site to so many of the important places throughout your stories. Have you thought of finding official websites for these places instead? This might be an even better tool since Wikipedia is open source and can be edited by anyone, but that is just a thought. The images you have chosen are so vibrant and the food looks amazing! Although it is not food I would jump at trying, from your descriptions and pictures I think I might. In your page on Ayodhya there is an Image link problem with the Falooda. It works correctly when you click on the picture itself, but directs you to the picture of the Kulcha when you click on the word. The other two options in the bibliography don’t ever get to a destination. I think this is a great site for anyone who would like to learn more information about where to travel if they were to take a trip to India and a way to entice those who didn’t think they wanted to go visit there. Good job!