The many faces of India

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March 15th 2013

Published: July 5th 2014

Looking back on last year's five weeks in India, I cannot help but wonder why some people seem to have an inherent dislike for this crowded and polluted yet absolutely fascinating country. Of course, I can understand how shocking it is to those from developed countries that such poverty, such chaotic and dangerous traffic, such unnecessary garbage strewn by the wayside is out in the open, for all... Read Full Entry

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Mike Fossey

Keep Smiling

Once upon a time, I was something important in the UK travel industry, where I spent more than 35 years of my working life roaming the globe at someone else's expense. So, if you dream of living overseas on less than 10 Dollars a day, be warned: I'm an experienced, mature traveller - not a backpacker. You won't find stories here about me thumbing my way across the Sahara, slumming it in cockroach-infested hostels, or sharing a room with giant mosquitoes! Oh, and I'm British - so you can expect a stiff upper lip in times of adversity and a sense of humour that's often not understood by other... full info

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5th July 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

A beautiful homage to a nation of extremes...
the portraits go to the heart of the matter...the beautiful, interesting, smiling people.

5th July 2014

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

Yes Bob, it is the memories of India's people that always remain long after those of everything else - and, of course, it is those people who draw me back time and time again. Look out 2016 - the Ganges awaits!

5th July 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Great faces and a lovely description of why so many of us travel--to experience cultures so different from our own.

6th July 2014

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

Yes, Tara - India's culture is so very different. I love it so much that I'll keep returning until these old legs can't carry me there any more.

6th July 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The many faces of India
Your love affair with India is well documented Mike...my love affair with portraits...the faces that tempt my travels. India with its sprawling masses...crawling with tourists...many colours...many faces...many reasons to go. Great blog.

6th July 2014

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

Thank you Dave. The quality of these portraits, taken with a new camera, can't compete with yours, but they do each hold a memory for me of a time, a place...

7th July 2014

holamundo
Nina+Markus

This is India
Great blog. This is exactly how we experienced India - or well, at least a small part of India. Love the pics!

7th July 2014

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

Yes, India is truly an experience! I'm pleased this blog brought back some memories for you - it did for me too. Plans for my next India experience, the Ganges in 2016, are already in the pipeline. Looking forward to even more memories of my favourite country!

7th July 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

All sides of a nation
We must accept the good with the bad. India is lovely and will romance those who go. The people and their zest for life are what make you want to go back. India has so much to offer.

7th July 2014

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

Dave, you took the very words out of my mouth!

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