Last Diary From Hyderabad

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While for about four months now I have often complained about India, for example the noise, the smells, or stepping in cow dung on my way to the bus everyday--now that I'm leaving I know I am going to miss being here. The last couple of weeks I have tried to see as much of Hyderabad as I could, and I toured Golconda Fort, the Birla Mandir Temple, the numerous palaces of the Old City, attended my first Hindu wedding, and much more. So, instead of me rambling on I will simply leave you with some cool photos.

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Photos

Architecture of the Old City
These buildings have intricate moldings and probably were built in the late 19th/early 20th century, when Hyderabad was under a heavy European influence

Mecca Masjid
One of the largest mosques in the East

On a Roadside Stand
I'm not sure what this lion is supposed to represent...

From an AutoRickshaw
Spotted under the meter

From a Bus in Kerala
That's Jesus there in the picture

From Kerala
Trying to get a snap of Jesus with Krishna

A Newly Married Hindu Couple
This was my first Indian wedding. Her sari cost about 60,000 Rupees, which is about 1400 USD.

Eating With Your Hands
As is the custom in India

Touring Golkonda Fort
Set atop a hill west of the Old City of Hyderabad, the princely rulers stayed here for about 100 years, until they were conquered by Aurangzeb.