Colombo
2019年10月2日, スリランカ ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Capital of Sri Lanka, and my last day here. The tour of the city was drive by. So I got no pictures. This picture is taken from the hotel about 20 km down the coast, overlooking the pool toward theもっと詳しく
Old Delhi
2019年10月4日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Didn't get to spend much time in Delhi. The first 2 pics are of the Jama mosque, largest in India and said to be second largest anywhere. We were there around midday on Friday. So it was closed toもっと詳しく
Red Fort
2019年10月4日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Seat of the sultan. Building started in the 15th century. First is from outside. Second looks in through several arches. Third is the audience hall. 4&5 are of the sultan's private palaces. Last is aもっと詳しく
Attari Border crossing near Amritsar
2019年10月5日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
There is a ceremony here enacted by both India and Pakistan for the flag lowering. It goes on for quite a bit of time. I couldn't see much of the Pakistan side given where we were in the seats, but itもっと詳しく
Golden Temple
2019年10月5日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
The main temple of Sikhism. The first pic is of the main temple at night. Yes, it is made of gold. Next is the main gate. One if the main principles of Sikhism is service. They say that the world'sもっと詳しく
Amritsar
2019年10月6日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Holy city for the Sikhs. The Golden Temple is THE temple for Sikhism (see another post). The first 2 pics here are of street scenes, one day, one night. Next is an interesting building. The last twoもっと詳しく
Dharamshala
2019年10月7日, インド ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Small town in the Himalayan Foothills. The first pic is the view from my hotel room. Second is of what some say is the most beautiful cricket stadium anywhere. Third is a local water fall. The lastもっと詳しく
Dalai Lama Temple
2019年10月7日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Here is where the Dalai Lama calls home since leaving Tibet after the Chinese takeover. Unfortunately, His Holiness was not around at the time I was there.
The first two are in the main temple. Thenもっと詳しく
Rewalsar Lake
2019年10月8日, インド ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A sacred place for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs alike. The lake is surrounded by temples of all three faiths.
The first pic looks across the lake. If you look closely, you will see a statue on theもっと詳しく
Shimla
2019年10月9日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Mountainside city (literally) and capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. This was also the summer capital of the British during the Raj.
First is a picture of the city from up on the side of theもっと詳しく
Toy train
2019年10月11日, インド ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
No, the Kalka and Shimla Railroad is not model trains. This is a narrow gauge railway built by the British during the Raj for transport from a station on the main railway up to the summer capital inもっと詳しく
Agra Fort
2019年10月13日, インド ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Agra was the capital of the Moghul empire in India during the middle of the second millenium, and Agra Fort was the seat of government here and the residence of the royal family. Building began in theもっと詳しく
Tomb of I'tmad-u-daulah
2019年10月13日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Aka, Baby Taj. This is the tomb of the grandfather of Mumtez-Mahal of Taj Mahal fame. (See another post.). The first pic looks at the tomb through the gate at the river. The second is a closer look.もっと詳しく
Taj Mahal
2019年10月14日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Tomb of the wife of Shah Jahan. Built in the 17th century for his favorite wife, Mumtez-Mahal. First a look from the East gate. Then gradually closer looks at the building, entry arch to the mausoleumもっと詳しく
Jaipur, Hotel Bassau
2019年10月15日, インド ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Former palace and still home to the a branch of the local royal family. This is now a hotel where we stayed.
The first pic looks across the front garden to the palace. The 2nd looks from theもっと詳しく
Jaipur
2019年10月15日, インド ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Regional capital in India. Former royal site (see another post). Often called the Pink City due to the extensive use of pink sandstone for construction.
The 1st picture is of the facade of the formerもっと詳しく
Amber Fort/Palace near Jaipur
2019年10月15日, インド ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Former palace and capital before moving to Jaipur due primarily to overcrowding of the surrounding town. The palace was begun in the 16th century.
The 1st pic looks at the fort from a distance. Nextもっと詳しく
Udaipur
2019年10月16日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Known as the white city (just as Jaipur is the Pink City), this is the Rajpoot capital of the part of India that was not part of the Raj. First is the City Palace (see another post) taken from theもっと詳しく
Udaipur Rajasthani Dance
2019年10月16日, インド ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Various folk traditions, including string puppets, fire dancers, sword dances, an enacted legend, etc.
City Palace
2019年10月17日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The largest palace building in India. There is a smaller building but with larger grounds. The royal family still lives in part of the building.
The place is spectacular. These few photos can't do itもっと詳しく
Bundi
2019年10月19日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Capital of another part of Rajpoot, sometimes called the blue city. Many houses are painted with a mix of limestone dust and indigo. The local palace is not being maintained, but there is still someもっと詳しく
Village near Bundi
2019年10月19日, インド ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Various looks at village life in rural Rajasthan. About 80% of the local economy is said to be agriculture.
The 1st two pics look at the village. 3rd and 4th are pottery making. In one a pit is thrownもっと詳しく
Mumbai
2019年10月20日, インド ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Aka, Bombay; the name was changed about 20 years ago. It is a large, vibrant diverse city in India.
First up is the Victoria Terminus, an early railroad station. Next is the Marine Boulevard,もっと詳しく
Mani Bhuvan
2019年10月20日, インド ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Ghandi's home base when in Bombay. The house is now coverted to a Ghandi memorial and research facility is by his work.
The first pic is the plaque outside the house that is the 2nd pic. 3rd is aもっと詳しく
More Mumbai
2019年10月20日, インド ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
More looks at things in Mumbai
1. Gateway to India Arch built for the visit of King George V in 1911. Located at the old harbor
2. The Taj Hotel, Victorian opulence, located across from the Gatewayもっと詳しく











































































































































