Colombo
2 октября 2019 г., Шри-Ланка ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Old Delhi
4 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 toЧитать далее
Red Fort
4 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 aЧитать далее
Attari Border crossing near Amritsar
5 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 itЧитать далее
Golden Temple
5 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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'sЧитать далее
Amritsar
6 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 twoЧитать далее
Dharamshala
7 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☁️ 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 lastЧитать далее
Dalai Lama Temple
7 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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. ThenЧитать далее
Rewalsar Lake
8 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Shimla
9 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Toy train
11 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 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 inЧитать далее
Agra Fort
13 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Tomb of I'tmad-u-daulah
13 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
Taj Mahal
14 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 mausoleumЧитать далее
Jaipur, Hotel Bassau
15 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Jaipur
15 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 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 formerЧитать далее
Amber Fort/Palace near Jaipur
15 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 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. NextЧитать далее
Udaipur
16 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Udaipur Rajasthani Dance
16 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Various folk traditions, including string puppets, fire dancers, sword dances, an enacted legend, etc.
City Palace
17 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 itЧитать далее
Bundi
19 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 someЧитать далее
Village near Bundi
19 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☁️ 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 thrownЧитать далее
Mumbai
20 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ 🌧 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,Читать далее
Mani Bhuvan
20 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ 🌧 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 aЧитать далее
More Mumbai
20 октября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ☁️ 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 GatewayЧитать далее











































































































































