No one seems to know how long we ll stuck here. We re only about 40 kilometers from Jaipur but clearly we are not going anywhere for awhile. It s cooler outside than it is in the bus, so we hang out and hope things will soon change. Indian music blares from a lavishly decorated truck. A shepherd walks by with about 200 sheep.
Camels congregate under what little shade they can find by the side of the road.
I m struck by the good humor and patience of the stranded drivers. In the US, they would be taking hostages. Then I notice that everyone, including the camels, seems to be staring at our little group. A crowd gathers when they see my microphone and Andy s video camera. Suddenly, dozens of men and boys are following us like some kind of Hollywood entourage.