India

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INDIA 1

"Just watch how they drive," my friend nudged as we taxied from New Delhi airport.We were into a journey with such a contrast to my everyday life.

Trucks, buses, three-wheeled motor rickshaws, push-carts, bicycle rickshaws, all jockeying with us for a place on the road. Traffic constantly changing lanes which do not really exist, the markings have long faded...................................




INDIA 2



In Pushkar I rented a bicycle, heading for the countryside. Teenagers on the way home from school began shouting at me. "Give me pen, give me pen." I bought them soft drinks and candy, their eyes lighting-up. But pens, pencils and note pads are helpful items for school kids in rural areas. The roads narrow with little traffic, a calming influence away from the hustle and bustle of Delhi..........................................




INDIA 3



We returned to the Ravi guest house. Looking down from a third floor balcony, a group of locals had congregated below. "That guy in the brown is always drunk. I know him from staying here before. Look at him, he’s arguing again," Joe informing. One man was making a wooden bedframe. I counted twelve others mingling around, watching, a typical local scene. Brown shirt man was upsetting the group. Overweight with a rough complexion. "We should throw a bucket of water down on him," I suggested.

"Let’s do it, I saw a bucket on the roof earlier." Joe agreeing. "No, no" protested Carolyn, who headed off to the night market on seeing we were serious..................................................................

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Photos

Old Delhi
With a population of over 1 billion, you got to expect crowds. With lots of evidence of poverty.

Pushkar
On the way home from school

Bed making
One man works while many stand and watch, including 'brown shirt.'

Taj Mehal
Not a palace but a monument. A story of love and sadness.

Vendors, New Delhi
Trying to earn a living

Colourful
If they don't have your size, they'll measure you and it'll be ready in two days.

Rajasthan
Desert village.Part of our camel trek.

Camel trekking
Water station for the animals.

Lots of maintainance
who cleans up after........

Independence leader
The cremation Memorial of Mahatma Ghandi.

Room up top
Sit where you want. Everyone needs to get there.
Common scene in the countryside.

Medical attention
Ear cleaning, 10 rupees per ear, in Old Delhi

Indians love a photo
Odd one out........but why. Look closely

Take the train
Somewhere between Jaipur and Delhi