BOM memories...
 

Gentlemen:
Not having been into there since flying the L1011-500, can anyone tell me if the approach lights to 27 still look like every single bulb is of a different wattage? Not to mention all the dark gaps where locals were making off with them....

As others have said, genuine third-world airports require you to pay special attention but ATC are generally trying their hardest to give you a good service. Many times into JFK I have been messed about like tailspin2001 above, including being given a stream of taxi instructions a few seconds after touchdown. Of course, there are days when everything is fine but you still get the impression that your needs are secondary to something more important. It's like being the puck in a game of ice-hockey.

Sorry, I don't know what race the controllers belonged to. All I can judge them on is their level of service and professionalism.

Not something that has stuck in my mind but it wouldn't surprise me if this were the case. Delhi has taxiway edge lights like that and they are actually quite attractive, with a range of brightness and colour that would make great fairy lights. Some of the blues are almost into the ultraviolet!

fullwings :D top drawer comment there
yes it is people what makes this world go round unless you come from crawley of course .:p