Published: September 2nd 2008September 2nd 2008
Hi all, trying to upload photos. Sorry if you all got an annoying subscription email, and then no photos. I think it's supposed to be really easy, but this computer is doing some funky things, and there's a bunch of Indian men watching over my shoulder right now so I might quit before they all get uploaded. *apologetic head bob*
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Back view from hotel room
I think this is very illustrative of the "India" many westerners experience: pristine out front, with less picturesque scenery hidden from sight, but close by if you search for it...
Salwar Kameezes
Some of girls in the group, all decked out in our new clothes
My art history teacher, Dr. V
A hilarious man, he offered to pose for this picture, saying "I love this potbellied man!"
Parvati
Posing with this statue is a SITA tradition, apparently...also Dr. V's idea.
My bathroom
Western toilet, decidedly non-Western toilet accessories
Family pic
Host mother and one of my host sisters...she is being particularly rebellious by wearing Western clothes to a wedding!
A failed picture
This is me cracking up because I am finding it so hard to keep a stony face during our photography session. You can see how funny this is to my sister...
Tanjore painting
Sorry I'm in this picture, they wouldn't hear of me just taking a photograph of the painting. This is the kind of art my host mother does. This is Krishna and Arjuna, for those who know their B-G.
Babloo and Amaa
Getting ready for the wedding...
Stony-faced Babloo
Babloo is incredibly hyper and talkative, and in true Tamil style she was all grins immediately before and immediately after this picture, but managed to for once NOT smile while I clicked the shutter.
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The new you.
Leah, I gotta say, you look awesome in a Sari! Seriously you look gorgeous! Too bad you won't be able to pull the look off in the US...;(
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