Visiting Northern India

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My plane from Chicago to Delhi. both ways, my video screen was broken :( — My plane from Chicago to Delhi. both ways, my video screen was broken.
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Delhi: Out the window of our first hotel early morning, no traffic. The first experience yesterday with Delhi traffic was harrowing! — Delhi: Out the window of our first hotel early morning, no traffic. The first experience yesterday with Delhi traffic was harrowing!
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Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed. — Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed.
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Delhi: Tracing the last footsteps of Gandhi. — Delhi: Tracing the last footsteps of Gandhi.
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Delhi: The footsteps end where he was killed. — Delhi: The footsteps end where he was killed.
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Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed. — Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed.
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Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed. — Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed.
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Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed. — Delhi: Visit to the place, now museum and monument, where Gandhi was killed.
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Delhi: A woman sells fresh fruit and vegetables. — Delhi: A woman sells fruit and vegetables, which always look fresh and beautiful.
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Delhi: From the bus window. All new to me at this point! The yellow tops are 3-wheeler taxis mostly with motorcycle motors. — Delhi: From the bus window. All new to me at this point! The yellow tops are 3-wheeler taxis mostly with motorcycle motors.
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Delhi: Lots of fresh food and other stands, and lots of people and traffic. — Delhi: Lots of fresh food and other stands, and lots of people and traffic.
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Delhi: Qutub Minar, 234 foot tower built between 1192 and 1208. — Delhi: Qutub Minar, 234 foot tower built between 1192 and 1208.
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Delhi: Qutub Minar, beautiful detail in the stone. — Delhi: Qutub Minar, beautiful detail in the stone.
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Delhi: Qutub Minar — Delhi: Qutub Minar
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Delhi: — Delhi:
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Delhi: Qutub Minar, Couple of guys playing with photography. — Delhi: Qutub Minar, Couple of guys playing with photography.
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Delhi: Delhi: Qutub Minar — Delhi: Delhi: Qutub Minar
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Delhi: Qutub Minar - more gorgeous details — Delhi: Qutub Minar - more gorgeous details
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Delhi: these guys are Palm Squirrels, I think. — Delhi: these guys are Palm Squirrels, I think.
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Delhi: i know that arches say a lot about the dates of construction, but I don't remember exactly what! — Delhi: i know that arches say a lot about the dates of construction, but I don't remember exactly what!
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Delhi: Later construction was attempted for another tower, but abandoned. — Delhi: Later construction was attempted for another tower, but abandoned.
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Delhi: A good look a bicycle Rickshaws, which are everywhere. — Delhi: A good look a bicycle Rickshaws, which are everywhere.
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Delhi: Buffalo provide transportation and help with moving things. No idea what the leg decorations mean. — Delhi: Buffalo provide transportation and help with moving things. No idea what the leg decorations mean.
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Delhi: Our guide, Sushil, doing his usual fabulous explanation! — Delhi: Our guide, Sushil, doing his usual fabulous explanation!
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Delhi: Burial site of Gandhi. New flowers arranged each day. — Delhi: Burial site of Gandhi. New flowers arranged each day.
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Delhi: On our way to the Jama Masjid Mosque — Delhi: On our way to the Jama Masjid Mosque
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Delhi: Jama Masjid Mosque, women have to wear a provided cover over clothes. Shoes off, of course. — Delhi: Jama Masjid Mosque, women have to wear a provided cover over clothes. Shoes off, of course.
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Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque. — Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque.
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Delhi: Street scene seen from the Jama Masjid Mosque. — Delhi: Street scene seen from the Jama Masjid Mosque.
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Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque. More of our group on the right. — Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque. More of our group on the right.
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Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque. members of our group. — Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque. members of our group.
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Delhi: Scenes outside the Jama Masjid Mosque. — Delhi: Scenes outside the Jama Masjid Mosque.
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Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque. — Delhi: Scenes in the Jama Masjid Mosque.
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Delhi: Resting in the Jama Masjid Mosque. — Delhi: Resting in the Jama Masjid Mosque.
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Delhi: Bicycle rickshaws and 3-wheeled taxis and motorcycles everywhere. — Delhi: Bicycle rickshaws and 3-wheeled taxis and motorcycles everywhere.
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Old Dehli: Our guide calls this a — Old Dehli: Our guide calls this a "walkabout" through the narrow streets of the old city.
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Old Delhi: Making cookies, as I recall - and others make samosas. — Old Delhi: Making cookies, as I recall - and others make samosas.
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Old Delhi: A very fine old house along these narrow streets. — Old Delhi: A very fine old house along these narrow streets.
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Old Delhi: Samosas fortify our walk. Takes strength to dodge the motorcycles! — Old Delhi: Samosas fortify our walk. Takes strength to dodge the motorcycles!
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Old Delhi: Window treatments. — Old Delhi: Window treatments.
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Old Delhi walkabout: Land line telephone wires? — Old Delhi walkabout: Land line telephone wires?
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Old Delhi walkabout - crowds and vehicles, narrow streets, interesting shops. — Old Delhi walkabout - crowds and vehicles, narrow streets, interesting shops.
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Old Delhi shops: Ribbon and strips of material? I'll bet it is especially for weddings, which are huge events in India! — Old Delhi shops: Ribbon and strips of material? I'll bet it is especially for weddings, which are huge events in India!
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Old Delhi: not sure if all telephone wires or if there are some electrical lines in the tangle. We saw several worse than this. — Old Delhi: not sure if all telephone wires or if there are some electrical lines in the tangle. We saw several worse than this.
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Old Delhi: All kinds of vehicles, and they somehow reach a destination. — Old Delhi: All kinds of vehicles, and they somehow reach a destination.
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Old Delhi: In case you missed the fact that the streets are crowded! — Old Delhi: In case you missed the fact that the streets are crowded!
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Delhi: typical street vendor, maybe larger than most. — Delhi: typical street vendor, maybe larger than most.
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Delhi: Last photo of crowded streets for while. Our bus driver was amazing! The yellow tops are 3-wheeler taxis. — Delhi: Last photo of crowded streets for while. Our bus driver was amazing! The yellow tops are 3-wheeler taxis.
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Delhi: Amidst the turmoil, she looks calm and focused. — Delhi: Amidst the turmoil, she looks calm and focused.
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Delhi: Another way to take a nap on a busy street! — Delhi: Another way to take a nap on a busy street!
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Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, about 200 years old. — Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, about 200 years old.
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Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara entrance in gold and white. — Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara entrance in gold and white.
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Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara — Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
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Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara gate. — Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara gate.
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Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. two of ours with a family. — Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. two of ours with a family.
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Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara - feeds thousands each day. These girls are volunteering. — Delhi: Sikh temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara - feeds thousands each day. These girls are volunteering.
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Leaving Delhi and heading for Jaipur — Leaving Delhi and heading for Jaipur
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From Delhi to Jaipur, huge industrial sector. — From Delhi to Jaipur, huge industrial sector.
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Delhi to Jaipur: finally in the countryside. Huge mustard seed fields. — Delhi to Jaipur: finally in the countryside. Huge mustard seed fields.
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Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes from bus windows along the way. Occasional tractors in the countryside, like this sorry photo of a FarmTrac. — Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes from bus windows along the way. Occasional tractors in the countryside, like this sorry photo of a FarmTrac.
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Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes along the way. — Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes along the way.
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Delhi to Jaipur: bicycle store. — Delhi to Jaipur: bicycle store.
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Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes along the way. — Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes along the way.
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Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes along the way. — Delhi to Jaipur: some scenes along the way.
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Delhi to Jaipur: our driver for the jeep drive to lunch. — Delhi to Jaipur: our driver for the jeep drive to lunch.
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Delhi to Jaipur: old fort on the hill above our lovely lunch place. — Delhi to Jaipur: old fort on the hill above our lovely lunch place.
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Delhi to Jaipur: beautiful place we are having lunch! — Delhi to Jaipur: beautiful place we are having lunch!
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Delhi to Jaipur: interior of our lunch stop - very lovely! — Delhi to Jaipur: interior of our lunch stop - very lovely!
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Delhi to Jaipur: rooftop scene from our lunch house. — Delhi to Jaipur: rooftop scene from our lunch house.
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Delhi to Jaipur: rooftop scene of the next building from our lunch house rooftop. — Delhi to Jaipur: rooftop scene of the next building from our lunch house rooftop.
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Delhi to Jaipur: scene from our lunch house. — Delhi to Jaipur: scene from our lunch house.
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Delhi to Jaipur: We take a — Delhi to Jaipur: We take a "walkabout" in the village after lunch.
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Delhi to Jaipur: We take a — Delhi to Jaipur: We take a "walkabout" in the village after lunch.
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Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the — Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the "walkabout" in the village after lunch.
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Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the — Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the "walkabout" in the village after lunch.
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Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the — Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the "walkabout" in the village after lunch.
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Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the — Delhi to Jaipur: local shots from the "walkabout" in the village - behind decorated gates.
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Jaipur: Next morning VERY early: balloon ride over the countryside — Jaipur: Next morning VERY early: balloon ride over the countryside
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside, about ready to go! — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside, about ready to go!
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Jaipur: — Jaipur: "Driver" for our balloon ride.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside - magical sunrise with fog in the trees. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside - magical sunrise with fog in the trees.
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Jaipur: Balloon ride shows pattern of houses and planting. — Jaipur: Balloon ride shows pattern of houses and planting.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride - house on the right, animals in the barnyard on the left. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride - house on the right, animals in the barnyard on the left.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside, another pattern of house and barnyard. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside, another pattern of house and barnyard.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside.
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Jaipur: Balloon ride over the countryside draws a lot of waves. — Jaipur: Balloon ride over the countryside draws a lot of waves.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside shows interesting formations. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside shows interesting formations.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside - never found out what those dividing lines meant. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside - never found out what those dividing lines meant.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside, more waves. — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside, more waves.
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside - we laughed as we took mutual photos! — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside - we laughed as we took mutual photos!
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Jaipur: Wish I knew more about their lives. — Jaipur: Wish I knew more about their lives.
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Jaipur: Yes, it was still cold that morning, if you can't tell by their beautiful dresses! — Jaipur: Yes, it was still cold that morning, if you can't tell by their beautiful dresses!
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Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside — Jaipur: Balloon Ride over the countryside
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Jaipur: Rooftop decorations (swastika is a Hindu symbol) and solar panels. Wealthy farmer? — Jaipur: Rooftop decorations (swastika is a Hindu symbol) and solar panels. Wealthy farmer?
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Jaipur: Smiling greetings as we landed (and stayed upright)! — Jaipur: Smiling greetings as we landed (and stayed upright)!
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Jaipur: Fun to watch the guys fight to tame the balloon! — Jaipur: Fun to watch the guys fight to tame the balloon!
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Jaipur: Shot of the Amber Fort, which we visit tomorrow. — Jaipur: Shot of the Amber Fort, which we visit tomorrow.
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Jaipur: Jantar Mantar, astronomical (and astrological) observatory from 18th century. — Jaipur: Jantar Mantar, astronomical (and astrological) observatory from 18th century.
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Jaipur: Jantar Mantar, this one tells if the observed body is Northern or Southern Hemisphere. — Jaipur: Jantar Mantar, this one tells if the observed body is Northern or Southern Hemisphere.
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Jaipur: Jantar Mantar, various astronomical structures, each of which points to something in the skies. — Jaipur: Jantar Mantar, various astronomical structures, each of which points to something in the skies.
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Jaipur: this one identifies altitude and azimuth. That's all I know. — Jaipur: this one identifies altitude and azimuth. That's all I know.
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Jaipur: City Palace. The flag indicates that the King is in, so who knows, that might be he in the pink shirt! — Jaipur: City Palace. The flag indicates that the King is in, so who knows, that might be he in the pink shirt!
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Jaipur: Hallway to City Palace Museum (no photos allowed inside) — Jaipur: Hallway to City Palace Museum (no photos allowed inside)
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Jaipur: I waited a bit to see if the cow would climb the stairs, but she didn't oblige me. — Jaipur: I waited a bit to see if the cow would climb the stairs, but she didn't oblige me.
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Jaipur: early morning shot from our window. — Jaipur: early morning shot from our window.
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Jaipur is also known as the — Jaipur is also known as the "pink city" for the terracota coat it got 120 years ago to greet the Prince of Wales.
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Jaipur: we often see women using these brooms. — Jaipur: we often see women using these brooms.
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Jaipur: The Amber Fort we will visit today. — Jaipur: The Amber Fort we will visit today.
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Jaipur: on the way to the Amber Fort — Jaipur: on the way to the Amber Fort
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Jaipur: on the way to the Amber Fort. Your chariot waits... — Jaipur: on the way to the Amber Fort. Your chariot waits...
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Jaipur Amber Fort: Some people ride elephants to the Fort. We took Jeeps (thankfully). — Jaipur Amber Fort: Some people ride elephants to the Fort. We took Jeeps (thankfully).
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Jaipur: This palace/fort was residence of Kings between 1590 and 1710. — Jaipur: This palace/fort was residence of Kings between 1590 and 1710.
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Jaipur: The fort is a mixture of Muslim and Hindu styles and decorations. — Jaipur: The fort is a mixture of Muslim and Hindu styles and decorations.
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Jaipur: Muslim and Hindu styles and decorations, and very elaborate in places. — Jaipur: Muslim and Hindu styles and decorations, and very elaborate in places.
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Jaipur: Beautifully decorated. — Jaipur: Beautifully decorated.
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Jaipur: The fort/palace gardens. — Jaipur: The fort/palace gardens.
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Jaipur: Fort/palace, some sort of hall of mirrors. — Jaipur: Fort/palace, some sort of hall of mirrors.
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Jaipur: fort/palace beautiful decorations. — Jaipur: fort/palace beautiful decorations.
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Jaipur: fort/palace beautiful screens hide the people within, probably the women. — Jaipur: fort/palace beautiful screens hide the people within, probably the women.
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Jaipur: fort/palace, the elephants make their way to the top. — Jaipur: fort/palace, the elephants make their way to the top.
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Jaipur: fort/palace, detail from under a balcony. — Jaipur: fort/palace, detail from under a balcony.
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Jaipur: fort/palace, oh my, a bit of erotica under the eaves! — Jaipur: fort/palace, oh my, a bit of erotica under the eaves!
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Jaipur: fort/palace monkeys everywhere. — Jaipur: fort/palace monkeys everywhere.
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Jaipur: fort/palace, can't help but feel sorry for the painted elephants! — Jaipur: fort/palace, can't help but feel sorry for the painted elephants!
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Jaipur: at the textiles and carpets factory. — Jaipur: at the textiles and carpets factory.
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Jaipur: at the textiles and carpets factory, the print man shows us an example. — Jaipur: at the textiles and carpets factory, the print man shows us an example.
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Jaipur: one of the workers at the textiles factory. — Jaipur: one of the workers at the textiles factory.
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Jaipur: many rugs for sale! — Jaipur: many rugs for sale!
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Jaipur: The collor saffron is important in Hinduism, and we see so many flowers of this color in the markets. — Jaipur: The color saffron is important in Hinduism, and we see so many flowers of this color in the markets.
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Jaipur: the annual kite games are near. We saw so many kids flying kites! — Jaipur: the annual kite games are near. We saw so many kids flying kites!
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Jaipur: Sushil tells us about the various grains and seeds here. — Jaipur: Sushil tells us about the various grains and seeds here.
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Jaipur: Just a great face and interesting scarf treatment on the streets. — Jaipur: Just a great face and interesting scarf treatment on the streets.
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Jaipur: Bracelets can be sized on the spot when purchased. — Jaipur: Bracelets can be sized on the spot when purchased.
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Jaipur: These brooms are used everywhere. I'd like to have one! — Jaipur: These brooms are used everywhere. I'd like to have one!
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Jaipur: We hopped into 3-wheeler taxis to get back to the bus. — Jaipur: We hopped into 3-wheeler taxis to get back to the bus.
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Jaipur: A few photos along the way from the open taxi. — Jaipur: A few photos along the way from the open taxi.
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Jaipur: sweeping and doing laundry, also some repairs needed. — Jaipur: sweeping and doing laundry, also some repairs needed.
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Good morning, Jaipur. We are leaving you today. — Good morning, Jaipur. We are leaving you today.
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Starting the drive from Jaipur to Ranthambhore: We haven't seen many pigs. — Starting the drive from Jaipur to Ranthambhore: We haven't seen many pigs.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: We've seen a few camels, not rare here. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: We've seen a few camels, not rare here.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: in contrast, a few big tractors and machines as well. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: in contrast, a few big tractors and machines as well.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: all of the service stations look large and modern. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: all of the service stations look large and modern.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: often the stands have lovely fruit and vegetables for sale. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: often the stands have lovely fruit and vegetables for sale.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: beautiful saris and kids being kids. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: beautiful saris and kids being kids.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: lovely house. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: lovely house.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: more tractors - looks like a repair place? — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: more tractors - looks like a repair place?
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: many fields of mustard! When that is harvested, a crop of wheat is planted. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: many fields of mustard! When that is harvested, a crop of wheat is planted.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: buffalo patties burn hotter than cow patties, and are preferred for heat and cooking. — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: buffalo patties burn hotter than cow patties, and are preferred for heat and cooking.
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Jaipur to Ranthambhore: so many buffalo patties drying in the sun! — Jaipur to Ranthambhore: so many buffalo patties drying in the sun!
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Ranthambhore: enjoying our fancy hotel dining room. — Ranthambhore: enjoying our fancy hotel dining room.
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Ranthambhore Fort at the top of the cliffs - a World Heritage Monument. — Ranthambhore Fort at the top of the cliffs - a World Heritage Monument.
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Ranthambhore: Our evening game drive to see a tiger. First, antelopes. — Ranthambhore: Our evening game drive to see a tiger. First, antelopes.
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Ranthambhore game drive: birds (Kingfisher?) — Ranthambhore game drive: birds (Kingfisher?)
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Ranthambhore game drive: more monkeys. — Ranthambhore game drive: more monkeys.
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Ranthambhore game drive: donkeys carrying bricks. — Ranthambhore game drive: donkeys carrying bricks.
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Ranthambhore Fort walkabout. — Ranthambhore Fort walkabout.
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Ranthambhore Fort walkabout: Awww, they are cute. — Ranthambhore Fort walkabout: Awww, they are cute.
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Ranthambhore Fort walkabout - and sometimes a little fierce. — Ranthambhore Fort walkabout - and sometimes a little fierce.
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Ranthambhore Fort walkabout. Red-vented Bulbul (see the red under the tail). — Ranthambhore Fort walkabout. Red-vented Bulbul (see the red under the tail).
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Ranthambhore Fort walkabout. — Ranthambhore Fort walkabout.
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Ranthambhore Fort walkabout: What can I say? — Ranthambhore Fort walkabout: What can I say?
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Ranthambhore fort walkabout. Posing for a graduation photo? — Ranthambhore fort walkabout. Posing for a graduation photo?
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Ranthambhore fort walkabout. we reach a plaza at the end of the walk with refreshments for sale, and other animals wandering around. — Ranthambhore fort walkabout. we reach a plaza at the end of the walk with refreshments for sale, and other animals wandering around.
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Ranthambhore fort walkabout. new friends. — Ranthambhore fort walkabout. new friends.
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Ranthambhore fort walkabout. We gave a lift to these women, who repaid by singing some of their songs to us. — Ranthambhore fort walkabout. We gave a lift to these women, who repaid by singing some of their songs to us.
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Ranthambhore game drive: even a black bear, a very rare sighting. Tigers? — Ranthambhore game drive: even a black bear, a very rare sighting. Tigers?
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Ranthambhore tiger reserve, sans tigers tonight. — Ranthambhore tiger reserve, sans tigers tonight.
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Ranthambhore: our exotic-looking hotel on the hill. — Ranthambhore: our exotic-looking hotel on the hill.
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Ranthambhore - next morning game drive: we don't give up so easily. — Ranthambhore - next morning game drive: we don't give up so easily.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive with a beautiful sunrise. — Ranthambhore morning game drive with a beautiful sunrise.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive — Ranthambhore morning game drive
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Ranthambhore morning game drive, a temple in disrepair, I believe. — Ranthambhore morning game drive, a temple in disrepair, I believe.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive: cormorants — Ranthambhore morning game drive: cormorants
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Ranthambhore morning game drive: more beautiful birds, a Painted Stork. — Ranthambhore morning game drive: more beautiful birds, a Painted Stork.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive the banyon tree. — Ranthambhore morning game drive the banyon tree.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive — Ranthambhore morning game drive
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Ranthambhore morning game drive — Ranthambhore morning game drive, Indian Treepie, I believe.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive: stand in the water to eat mossy grass. — Ranthambhore morning game drive: stand in the water to eat mossy grass.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive another kind of antelope. — Ranthambhore morning game drive another kind of antelope.
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Ranthambhore morning game drive an eagle. — Ranthambhore morning game drive an eagle.
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Ranthambhore: no tiger, so we gather in the beautiful reflections room for tea — Ranthambhore: no tiger, so we gather in the beautiful reflections room for tea
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Ranthambhore: no tiger, so we gather in the beautiful reflections room. — Ranthambhore: no tiger, so we gather in the beautiful reflections room.
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Ranthambhore: larger look at the hotel grounds, one of several of these plazas. — Ranthambhore: larger look at the hotel grounds, one of several of these plazas.
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Ranthambhore: some amazing roses. — Ranthambhore: some amazing roses.
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Moving on for our Day in the Life: We visit an English school in a town on our way to the next camp, and are greeted by the principle. — Moving on for our Day in the Life: We visit an English school in a town on our way to the next camp, and are greeted by the principle.
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No school today, but these kids have agreed to come talk with us. — No school today, but these kids have agreed to come talk with us.
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Each student tells us her/his name and grade, and we introduce ourselves to them. — Each student tells us her/his name and grade, and we introduce ourselves to them.
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Grand Circle sponsors this school. This student appears to be a serious young man. — Grand Circle sponsors this school. This student appears to be a serious young man.
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The principle, Sushil, and the students. — The principle, Sushil, and the students.
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And my photo was taken with the Principal and several students. — And my photo was taken with the Principal and several students.
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Day in the Life (DITL): animals forage for food in the neighborhood. — Day in the Life (DITL): animals forage for food in the neighborhood.
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Day in the Life (DITL): we walk to a local home that we'll visit for tea. — Day in the Life (DITL): we walk to a local home that we'll visit for tea.
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DITL: She shows us her super kite. — DITL: She shows us her super kite.
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DITL: This young man is proud of the rabbit he is raising. — DITL: This young man is proud of the rabbit he is raising.
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DITL: These cows have blankets, though it isn't cold out by now. Not sure why. — DITL: These cows have blankets, though it isn't cold out by now. Not sure why.
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DITL: the stables. — DITL: the stables.
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DITL: we are invited into the courtyard for tea. — DITL: we are invited into the courtyard for tea.
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DITL: preparing the tea — DITL: preparing the tea
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DITL: smallest participant. — DITL: smallest participant.
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DITL: boys mug for my camera. — DITL: boys mug for my camera.
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DITL: he wanted me to take a closeup of him. Very cute boy! — DITL: he wanted me to take a closeup of him. Very cute boy!
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DITL: nice looking family! — DITL: nice looking family!
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DITL: OK, I won't leave you out! :) — DITL: OK, I won't leave you out! :)
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DITL: scrubbing pots with ashes, rather like powdered scrubbers here. — DITL: scrubbing pots with ashes, rather like powdered scrubbers here.
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DITL: feeding the animals, maybe the scraps. — DITL: feeding the animals, maybe the scraps.
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DITL: the whole family photo! — DITL: the whole family photo!
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DITL: Left out this young lady. — DITL: Left out this young lady.
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DITL: Younger productive cows are tended, older are turned out to wander and forage. — DITL: Younger productive cows are tended, older are turned out to wander and forage.
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DITL: Water tower is almost artistic. My photo of wires isn't so artistic! — DITL: Water tower is almost artistic. My photo of wires isn't so artistic!
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Buffalo patties in the sun drying. — Buffalo patties in the sun drying.
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DITL: Women's initiative business where many items are made and sold. Microfinance was used to build the business. — DITL: Women's initiative business where many items are made and sold. Microfinance was used to build the business.
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We saw this a number of times - open cubes with barber's chairs, and men waiting for a haircut / shave. — We saw this a number of times - open cubes with barber's chairs, and men waiting for a haircut / shave.
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Interesting motor and front end on this truck. Also interesting pile of stuff. — Interesting motor and front end on this truck. Also interesting pile of stuff.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: We have a cooking lesson. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: We have a cooking lesson.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: village gentleman do a performance for us. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: village gentleman do a performance for us.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: tents and walkway to main dining room. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: tents and walkway to main dining room.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: our tent. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: our tent.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: dressing in Indian clothing. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: dressing in Indian clothing.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: Now the women's turn. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: Now the women's turn.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: two of our group — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: two of our travel companions
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: travel companion in local dress — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: travel companion in local dress
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: Cricket lesson from Sushil, then we played a bit. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: Cricket lesson from Sushil, then we played a bit.
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OAT village camp near Abhaneri: We pile into the back of this truck and head for the famous stepwell. — OAT village camp near Abhaneri: We pile into the back of this truck and head for the famous stepwell.
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Interesting engine, and the truck is highly decorated! — Interesting engine, and the truck is highly decorated!
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Stepwell - Well at the bottom of many steps. — Stepwell - Well at the bottom of many steps.
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Abhaneri Step Well - This pattern of steps goes down to a water table. From 8th or 9th century AD. — Abhaneri Step Well - This pattern of steps goes down to a water table. From 8th or 9th century AD.
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Abhaneri Step Well - The steps and ledges are narrow, would rather not haul water up these! — Abhaneri Step Well - The steps and ledges are narrow, would rather not haul water up these!
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Abhaneri Step Well - quite decorated at one time. — Abhaneri Step Well - quite decorated at one time.
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Abhaneri Step Well - I believe a family once lived in the lovely pavilion. — Abhaneri Step Well - I believe a family once lived in the lovely pavilion.
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Drive to Agra - saw this in every country drive. Not sure if they are farm workers, or?? — Drive to Agra - saw this in every country drive. Not sure if they are farm workers, or??
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Drive to Agra - these are chimneys at brick-making locations. They dotted the landscape in some areas. — Drive to Agra - these are chimneys at brick-making locations. They dotted the landscape in some areas.
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Drive to Agra - the trucks and tractors are all quite decorated. Notice — Drive to Agra - the trucks and tractors are all quite decorated. Notice "HORN PLEASE." Everyone beeps when they pass - the roads are very noisy!
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Drive to Agra and all through the bus window- another truck asking you to honk when you pass. — Drive to Agra and all through the bus window- another truck asking you to honk when you pass.
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Drive to Agra - stopped here for lunch. Beautiful place! — Drive to Agra - stopped here for lunch. Beautiful place!
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Drive to Agra - view through the lovely window at lunch. — Drive to Agra - view through the lovely window at lunch.
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Drive to Agra - the gardener, one reason it is so lovely. — Drive to Agra - the gardener, one reason it is so lovely.
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Drive to Agra - one red rose. — Drive to Agra - one red rose.
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Into Agra - what a load! Each says — Into Agra - what a load! Each says "Rubber" in English?
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Into Agra - the red turban is on our amazing driver! The bus encounters heavy traffic going every which way. — Into Agra - the red turban is on our amazing driver! The bus encounters heavy traffic going every which way.
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Into Agra - street scene. Are we going the wrong way? (Not this time :) — Into Agra - street scene. Are we going the wrong way? (Not this time :)
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Agra hotel: Beautiful oasis! — Agra hotel: Beautiful oasis!
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Agra, Taj Mahal - We approach one of the beautiful gates. — Agra, Taj Mahal - We approach one of the beautiful gates.
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Taj Mahal, First view of the mausoleum. — Taj Mahal, First view of the mausoleum.
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Taj Mahal view, built between 1631-1653 by Shah Jahan to hold the remains of his queen. — Taj Mahal view, built between 1631-1653 by Shah Jahan to hold the remains of his queen.
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Taj Mahal view. — Taj Mahal view.
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Taj Mahal, one of the matching gates. — Taj Mahal, one of the matching gates.
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Taj Mahal side view. We had to put on booties to go inside - they called it — Taj Mahal side view. We had to put on booties to go inside - they called it "polishing the floor."
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Taj Mahal detail. — Taj Mahal detail.
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Taj Mahal detail. — Taj Mahal detail.
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Taj Mahal detail. — Taj Mahal detail.
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Taj Mahal is on the river. The Shah wanted a black Taj Mahal built on the other side for himself, but it was too expensive and was resisted. — Taj Mahal is on the river. The Shah wanted a black Taj Mahal built on the other side for himself, but it was too expensive and was resisted.
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Taj Mahal and one of the gates, another view. — Taj Mahal and one of the gates, another view.
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Taj Mahal - resting — Taj Mahal - resting
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Visiting the Agra Fort and Palace, used by 3 Mughal kings, early 16th - 18th centuries. — Visiting the Agra Fort and Palace, used by 3 Mughal kings, early 16th - 18th centuries.
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Agra Fort and Palace — Agra Fort and Palace
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Agra Fort and Palace — Agra Fort and Palace
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Agra Fort and Palace - the amount of detail everywhere is amazing. — Agra Fort and Palace - the amount of detail everywhere is amazing.
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Agra Fort and Palace — Agra Fort and Palace
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Agra Fort and Palace - King can see where his queen was buried from the Palace. — Agra Fort and Palace - King can see where his queen was buried from the Palace.
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Agra Fort and Palace - can see where his queen was buried from the Palace. — Agra Fort and Palace - can see where his queen was buried from the Palace.
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Agra Fort and Palace- the gardens — Agra Fort and Palace- the gardens
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Agra Fort and Palace- inlays of turquoise, carnelian, tiger eye, jasper, onyx. — Agra Fort and Palace- inlays of turquoise, carnelian, tiger eye, jasper, onyx.
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Agra Fort and Palace- the bath? So much detail! — Agra Fort and Palace- the bath? So much detail!
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Agra Fort and Palace- the view. — Agra Fort and Palace- the view.
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Agra Fort and Palace, many domes. — Agra Fort and Palace, many domes.
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Agra Fort and Palace - a gentleman and his friend. — Agra Fort and Palace - a gentleman and his friend.
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Agra - Sheroes' Hangout is a place of work and sanctuary for women who have been disfigured by acid throwing. — Agra - Sheroes' Hangout is a place of work and sanctuary for women who have been disfigured by acid throwing.
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Agra to Khajuraho by train - the train station. — Agra to Khajuraho by train - the train station.
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agra to Khajuraho by train - here comes ours — agra to Khajuraho by train - here comes ours
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Agra to Khajuraho by train - our car. — Agra to Khajuraho by train - our car.
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Saw this often in train stations - telling folks to use google to search for info, I think. — Saw this often in train stations - telling folks to use google to search for info, I think.
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Jhansi - some street scenes. — Jhansi - some street scenes.
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Jhansi - some street scenes. - a tent area and a modern construction vehicle. — Jhansi - some street scenes. - a tent area and a modern construction vehicle.
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Drive to Khajuraho on a narrow dangerous highway, particularly scary after it got dark. Often four headlines plunging towards us! — Drive to Khajuraho on a narrow dangerous highway, particularly scary after it got dark. Often four headlines plunging towards us!
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Drive to Khajuraho - some side streets taken from the bus window as the bus goes by. — Drive to Khajuraho - some side streets taken from the bus window as the bus goes by.
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Drive to Khajuraho - some side streets taken from the bus window as the bus goes by. — Drive to Khajuraho - some side streets taken from the bus window as the bus goes by.
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Another decorated truck bats its eyes at us. — Another decorated truck bats its eyes at us.
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Drive to Khajuraho - some side streets taken from the bus window as the bus goes by. — Drive to Khajuraho - some side streets taken from the bus window as the bus goes by.
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Then a surprise - a country club and golf course. — Then a surprise - a country club and golf course.
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Khajuraho - taxi waits across from our hotel. Looks like an election coming up. — Khajuraho - taxi waits across from our hotel. Looks like an election coming up.
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Khajuraho - walking to the area of temples. — Khajuraho - walking to the area of temples.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, first look at these amazing UNESCO World Heritage well-preserved temples. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, first look at these amazing UNESCO World Heritage well-preserved temples.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, built 950 to 1050 by the Chandela dynasty, Hindu and Jain temples. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, built 950 to 1050 by the Chandela dynasty, Hindu and Jain temples.
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The British (who uncovered the temples from dirt and vines) were said to be shocked at the erotic carvings on the wall. I won't mention this again, but you'll see them! — The British (who uncovered the temples from dirt and vines) were said to be shocked at the erotic carvings on the wall. I won't mention this again, but you'll see them!
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About 20 of perhaps 85 original temples remain. — About 20 of perhaps 85 original temples remain.
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Temple sculpure details. — Temple sculpure details.
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Temple sculpure details - Ganesh. — Temple sculpure details - Ganesh.
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Temple sculpure details. — Temple sculpure details.
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Temple sculpure details. — Temple sculpure details.
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The detailed carving goes all the way to the top, well preserved here. — The detailed carving goes all the way to the top, well preserved here.
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Temple sculpure details. The small characters are servants and slaves. — Temple sculpure details. The small characters are servants and slaves.
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Temple sculpure details. — Temple sculpure details.
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Temple sculpure details. — Temple sculpure details.
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Temple sculpure details. — Temple sculpure details.
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Temple sculpure details. I think the elephants are laughing at the antics. — Temple sculpure details. I think the elephants are laughing at the antics.
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Beautiful temples and grounds. — Beautiful temples and grounds.
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Judy and I with this huge temple in the background. — Judy and I with this huge temple in the background.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, detail. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, detail.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, lovely gardens. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, lovely gardens.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple - too many photos, but... — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple - too many photos, but...
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple - too many photos, continued — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple - too many photos, continued
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple - too many photos, continued- — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, one more temple - too many photos, continued-
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, last photo! — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples, last photo!
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples area, walking back to the bus. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples area, walking back to the bus.
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Khajuraho Monuments and Temples area, walking back to the bus. — Khajuraho Monuments and Temples area, walking back to the bus.
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In the airport now, waiting for the plane to Varanasi. — In the airport now, waiting for the plane to Varanasi.
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Varanasi (aka Kashi) - We were dressed up in Indian saris for a dinner. Several managed to parlay that into an invitation to a Indian wedding. — Varanasi (aka Kashi) - We were dressed up in Indian saris for a dinner. Several managed to parlay that into an invitation to a Indian wedding.
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Varanasi - Something is wrong, maybe the scarf? No, more fundamentally wrong! — Varanasi - Something is wrong, maybe the scarf? No, more fundamentally wrong!
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Welcome to the holy city of Varanasi. — Welcome to the holy city of Varanasi.
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Holy area of Sarnath: first time I've seen any notice like this one! — Holy area of Sarnath: first time I've seen any notice like this one!
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Sarnath: Buddhist site, said to be where Buddha gave his first sermon. — Sarnath: Buddhist site, said to be where Buddha gave his first sermon.
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This is an important pigrimage site for Buddhism, and has a number of stupas with Buddhist relics. — This is an important pigrimage site for Buddhism, and has a number of stupas with Buddhist relics.
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This base of this stupa is very ancient. — This base of this stupa is very ancient.
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Gold foil is placed on the monuments to honor the dieties and heros shown. — Gold foil is placed on the monuments to honor the dieties and heros shown.
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BUT... — BUT...
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Buddhist monks visit remnants of a huge temple. — Buddhist monks visit remnants of a huge temple.
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Remains of temples look highly organized to me. — Remains of temples look highly organized to me.
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Another bus bazaar - our guide becomes the go between for us to buy stuff from the street vendors - without holding up the bus by dealing with sellers on the street. — Another bus bazaar - our guide becomes the go between for us to buy stuff from the street vendors - without holding up the bus by dealing with sellers on the street.
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Varanasi - Next stop, a master weaver of silk and fine products. — Varanasi - Next stop, a master weaver of silk and fine products.
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Varanasi -These are weaving programs, reminding me of IBM punch tape! — Varanasi -These are weaving programs, reminding me of IBM punch tape!
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Varanasi: This is how the weaving is done, line by line. — Varanasi: This is how the weaving is done, line by line.
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Varanasi silk factory: a finished product. — Varanasi silk factory: a finished product.
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Varanasi - We all get into bicycle rickshaws for the next leg of the journey to the Ganges. — Varanasi - We all get into bicycle rickshaws for the next leg of the journey to the Ganges.
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Varanasi - My driver/bike rider (blue jacket in foreground) has to get through that! — Varanasi - My driver/bike rider (blue jacket in foreground) has to get through that!
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Varanasi - Cages on top of buildings and over windows to keep the monkeys out. — Varanasi - Cages on top of buildings and over windows to keep the monkeys out.
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Varanasi - Selling sticks, maybe something for a ceremony? — Varanasi - Selling sticks, maybe something for a ceremony?
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Varanasi - Samosas for dinner? — Varanasi - Samosas for dinner?
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Varanasi - The last leg to the Ganges is a walk through narrow streets of the old town . — Varanasi - The last leg to the Ganges is a walk through narrow streets of the old town .
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Varanasi - We arrive at the Ghat (ghat=steps area that goes to a river) as the sun starts to sink. — Varanasi - We arrive at the Ghat (ghat=steps area that goes to a river) as the sun starts to sink.
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Varanasi - The ghat (Manmandir Ghat I think) - we exited old Varanasi at the top of these steps. — Varanasi - The ghat (Manmandir Ghat I think) - we exited old Varanasi at the top of these steps.
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Varanasi - Not crowded yet, but some people waiting for the evening festivities? — Varanasi - Not crowded yet, but some people waiting for the evening festivities?
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Varanasi - No reason, except that photographers are suckers for deteriorating boats. — Varanasi - No reason, except that photographers are suckers for deteriorating boats.
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Hindu Holy River Ganga: The plan is to get into one of these boats to view the daily cremation and the Ganga Aarti (fire as offering) ceremony. — Hindu Holy River Ganga: The plan is to get into one of these boats to view the daily cremation and the Ganga Aarti (fire as offering) ceremony.
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Ghats on the Ganges: These candles are lighted and then placed in the river. Note the bowl is made of leaves. — Ghats on the Ganges: These candles are lighted and then placed in the river. Note the bowl is made of leaves.
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Ghats on the Ganges: The Dom Raja, the leader of the Hindu cremation ceremony, lives in this house above the funeral area. He has been referred to as the world's most famous undertaker. — Ghats on the Ganges: The Dom Raja, the leader of the Hindu cremation ceremony, lives in this house above the funeral area. He has been referred to as the world's most famous undertaker.
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Ghats on the Ganges: The preparations begin for the Ganga Aarti Hindu spiritual ritual performed every night on these shors. — Ghats on the Ganges: The preparations begin for the Ganga Aarti Hindu spiritual ritual performed every night on these shors.
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Ghats on the Ganges: Upstream a bit, the funeral fires start for the cremation ceremony. Bodies have been brought from all around for this holy cremation. — Ghats on the Ganges: Upstream a bit, the funeral fires start for the cremation ceremony. Bodies have been brought from all around for this holy cremation.
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Ghats on the Ganges: View of another ghat upstream a bit. Many houses and apartments and hotels line the shore. — Ghats on the Ganges: View of another ghat upstream a bit. Many houses and apartments and hotels line the shore.
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Ghats on the Ganges: A larger view of a ghat (steps leading to a river) showing the extensive building along the shore. — Ghats on the Ganges: A larger view of a ghat (steps leading to a river) showing the extensive building along the shore.
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Ghats on the Ganges: We try our hand at placing fire in the Ganges. — Ghats on the Ganges: We try our hand at placing fire in the Ganges.
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Ghats on the Ganges: And there they go, stretching out behind us. — Ghats on the Ganges: And there they go, stretching out behind us.
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Ghats on the Ganges, Varanasi: The ceremony is underway. Under each of the arches is a Hindu priest. I think this is also called the fire offering ceremony. — Ghats on the Ganges, Varanasi: The ceremony is underway. Under each of the arches is a Hindu priest. I think this is also called the fire offering ceremony.
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Ghats on the Ganges: The priests are gathered in the center in this photo, which also shows the crowds both on the steps and in boats. — Ghats on the Ganges: The priests are gathered in the center in this photo, which also shows the crowds both on the steps and in boats.
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Ghats on the Ganges: We were not close and it was dark, so the photo of the Hindu priests is not great. — Ghats on the Ganges: We were not close and it was dark, so the photo of the Hindu priests is not great.
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Ghats on the Ganges: Crowds on the steps and in the water. — Ghats on the Ganges: Crowds on the steps and in the water.
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Ghats on the Ganges: Aarti ceremony offering fire or using fire in the offering. — Ghats on the Ganges: Aarti ceremony offering fire or using fire in the offering.
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Varanasi: We rode back in the bicycle rickshaws. I have vidoes and also took some photos. At one point we saw a cow happily stretched out in the aisle of a store. — Varanasi: We rode back in the bicycle rickshaws. I have vidoes and also took some photos. At one point we saw a cow happily stretched out in the aisle of a store.
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Varanasi: My driver (blue jacket, red/white scarf) somehow negotiates this! — Varanasi: My driver (blue jacket, red/white scarf) somehow negotiates this!
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Varanasi: I think the metal box in front of us is a bridal dowry being delivered. — Varanasi: I think the metal box in front of us is a bridal dowry being delivered.
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EARLY NEXT MORNING, Varanasi: we return to see the sacred Ganges ritual sunrise bathing ceremony. — EARLY NEXT MORNING, Varanasi: we return to see the sacred Ganges ritual sunrise bathing ceremony.
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Varanasi: Food and water are offered to the participants. — Varanasi: Food and water are offered to the participants.
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Varanasi: We are blessed with an amazing salmon colored sunrise. — Varanasi: We are blessed with an amazing salmon colored sunrise.
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Varanasi: We approach the shore for our boat. — Varanasi: We approach the shore for our boat.
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Varanasi: And get in for the beautiful ride. — Varanasi: And get in for the beautiful ride.
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Varanasi: Our boatsman manouvers us away from the other boats. See the ghat (steps area) and the overlooking houses/hotels. — Varanasi: Our boatsman manouvers us away from the other boats. See the ghat (steps area) and the overlooking houses/hotels.
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Varanasi: What a sunrise underway! — Varanasi: What a sunrise underway!
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Varanasi: Looking toward a ritual bathing area, the umbrellas indicate a Brahmin willing to give religious and life consultation. — Varanasi: Looking toward a ritual bathing area, the umbrellas indicate a Brahmin willing to give religious and life consultation.
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Varanasi: Some bathers looking for forgiveness of sins in the Ganga. — Varanasi: Some bathers looking for forgiveness of sins in the Ganga.
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Varanasi: Almost mystical sky! — Varanasi: Almost mystical sky!
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Varanasi: The sun appears. Wow! — Varanasi: The sun appears. Wow!
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Varanasi: An old man prepares for the sunrise. — Varanasi: An old man prepares for the sunrise.
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Varanasi: Closer view of the old man preparing for the sunrise. — Varanasi: Closer view of the old man preparing for the sunrise.
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Varanasi: Can't resist one more mesmerizing sunrise shot. — Varanasi: Can't resist one more mesmerizing sunrise shot.
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Varanasi: Wider view of the ghats, again showing the houses and hotels facing the rising sun on the Ganga. — Varanasi: Wider view of the ghats, again showing the houses and hotels facing the rising sun on the Ganga.
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Varanasi: Bather, who probably would prefer I didn't take the photo, so with my apologies. — Varanasi: Bather, who probably would prefer I didn't take the photo, so with my apologies.
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Varanasi: Did I promise no more sunrise photos? Who could resist snapping this? — Varanasi: Did I promise no more sunrise photos? Who could resist snapping this?
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Varanasi: These men are doing laundry - they really beat the cloth on the rocks. — Varanasi: These men are doing laundry - they really beat the cloth on the rocks.
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Varanasi: Note the cages on top of the buildings - preventing monkey entrance. — Varanasi: Note the cages on top of the buildings - preventing monkey entrance.
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Varanasi: I know I promised, but this one isn't the same! — Varanasi: I know I promised, but this one isn't the same!
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Varanasi: Several ghats along the Ganga waterfront. — Varanasi: Several ghats along the Ganga waterfront.
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Varanasi: More ritual bathers putting sacred ganga waters on their bodies. Note some women as well. — Varanasi: More ritual bathers putting sacred ganga waters on their bodies. Note some women as well.
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Varanasi: The sun is up now. — Varanasi: The sun is up now.
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Varanasi: Time to go to shore: a wide angle of the ghats. — Varanasi: Time to go to shore: a wide angle of the ghats.
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Varanasi: Great intensity in this face. — Varanasi: Great intensity in this face.
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Varanasi: Wide angle of the ghats. — Varanasi: Wide angle of the ghats.
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Many small temples and icons in the walls and passageways. — Many small temples and icons in the walls and passageways.
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Varanasi: Aftermath (clothing and shrouds) of the funerals the night before are being picked up and logs stockpiled for tonight's cremation. — Varanasi: Aftermath (clothing and shrouds) of the funerals the night before are being picked up and logs stockpiled for tonight's cremation.
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Varanasi: Sandalwood is used in the cremations. there is no odor, by the way. — Varanasi: Sandalwood is used in the cremations. there is no odor, by the way.
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We enter Old Varanasi's narrow streets to leave the ghats. — We enter Old Varanasi's narrow streets to leave the ghats.
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Old Varanasi: Many houses have a temple - and a motorcycle. — Old Varanasi: Many houses have a temple - and a motorcycle.
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Old Varanasi: How to know if you are an — Old Varanasi: How to know if you are an "elderly saint?"
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Varanasi: narrow streets are usually much more crowded. — Varanasi: narrow streets are usually much more crowded.
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Varanasi: Does he really expect to cross that street? — Varanasi: Does he really expect to cross that street?
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Varanasi: A drive by the farmer's market, where food comes from the farm early each morning and is then distributed throughout the city by vendors. — Varanasi: A drive by the farmer's market, where food comes from the farm early each morning and is then distributed throughout the city by vendors.
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Varanasi: Young boy helps with the fresh market distribution. — Varanasi: Young boy helps with the fresh market distribution.
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Varanasi: and the animals help also, for their breakfast. — Varanasi: and the animals help also, for their breakfast.
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Varanasi: an excellent sitar and drums performance. — Varanasi: an excellent sitar and drums performance.
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Varanasi: beautiful instrument! — Varanasi: beautiful instrument!
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Varanasi: on the way to the airport and home. — Varanasi: on the way to the airport and home.
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Varanasi: on the way to the airport and home. BTW, wifi is common most places here. — Varanasi: on the way to the airport and home. BTW, wifi is common most places here.
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Varanasi: on the way to the airport and home, nice new brick building, bamboo scaffolding. — Varanasi: on the way to the airport and home, nice new brick building, bamboo scaffolding.
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Varanasi: end with a lovely house, on the way to the airport and home. — Varanasi: end with a lovely house, on the way to the airport and home.
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