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This trip started in the south visiting cousin David and from there I flew to Delhi and toured the "Golden Triangle" section of India, and ended in Varanasi along the Ganges.
Travel journal: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dj9wxh6_0ft5p7pgx
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March 27th 2008 - Sean Mills: Great to Hear from You
Amy!
You looked very relaxed and stress free! Although the snake charmer picture makes me a bit nervous.
Take care
Sean
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Vidhana Soudha
There are 29 states in India. Bangalore is in the southern state of Karnataka. The Vidhana Soudha houses the secretariat and state legislature.
Cubbon Park
is 200 acres and is Bangalore's equivalent of Central Park (the oxygen off the foliage is a help to the air pollution). Watch out for snakes (the snake holes are the size of a fist).
Fort & Tipu Sultan's Palace
This mud-brick defense structure was built in 1537 and in the 18th C Tipu Sultant rebuilt it in stone.
Jama Masjid
Largest mosque in India built from 1644 - 1658 by Shah Jahan. The courtyard can hold 25K worshipers.
Typical Delhi Street Scene
Delhi is India's capital city. During the time of the British Raj New Delhi was built to be the imperial capital of the British while Old Delhi served as the capital of Islamic India.
Knife Sharpening
As we were going into a restaurant for lunch I noticed that these knives were being sharpened by "pedal power".
Lotus Temple
This temple (surrounded by pools to keep it cool in the summer) welcomes those of all faiths to come pray and/or meditate silently according to their own religion with an emphasis on universal peace. ... [more]
Visitng The First Of The Sankalp Schools
Sankalp is a non-profit, non-gov't, non-religious school program started by a retired lieutenant from the Indian military. This series of schools is for impoverished children who would otherwise not ... [more]
Learning Math
Children of all ages (up to age 16) are in each classroom based upon their current knowledge levels. In addition to a basic curriculum they are taught hygiene, self-respect and right from wrong in ho... [more]
Sankalp School
The school buildings are set up near the ghetto areas in order to be accessible to the children. The leaders are working on a mobile school program wherein a bus is a classroom and goes to the areas ... [more]
Artwork Of The Children Focusing On Unity & Acceptance Of 1 Another
It reads "We are Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains & Christians, but we are all Indians".
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March 27th 2008 - Sean Mills: Great to Hear from You
Amy!
You looked very relaxed and stress free! Although the snake charmer picture makes me a bit nervous.
Take care
Sean
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