The striking ruins at Hampi were originally built in the 14th century. They’re scattered around a surreal, boulder-strewn landscape. I found it funny how kids wanted to know my name and have selfies with me, given that I’m practically Indian 😄 View photos Hello Hampi
Tag: India
Panaji, Goa’s capital
Apart from the spice plantation (see separate post), I spent the rest of the day seeing Goa’s capital, Panaji, and Old Goa – mostly 15/16 century churches (including the largest in Asia) and the newly built state library. View photos Panaji, Goa’s capital
Savoi Spice Plantation
I had an informative and entertaining one-to-one tour at the peaceful and non-touristy 200-year old Savoi spice plantation in Goa. They were advised by one of the cruise operators to flatten part of the plantation so that groups of 50 could be accommodated! Whilst waiting for my tour, they provided a perfectly spiced Goan meal … Continue reading / view photos Savoi Spice Plantation
Cows on the beach
First there was Bhaji on the Beach, now Cows on the Beach! I walked to the nearest beach, a tourist trap, to see the sunset and ran into our friends, the cows. After the cows in Chikhli Market/High St and now here, I’ll be creating an album called “Cows in Unlikely Places” if this continues … Continue reading / view photos Cows on the beach
Night market
The night market at Arpora is quite something – full of colours, smells and decoratively placed items for sale. There’s food available from all over the world courtesy of the international ex-pat community. The music was provided by Indian band playing indie rock music! View photos Night market
Goan Marmite
You gotta go to Goa: they sell Marmite! 😄😋
Bovine mafia
I loved the cows casually walking around the market as if they owned the place – like mafia bosses accepting “gratuities”! The women selling bananas said to the cow after giving some food, “OK you can go now, he’s taken the photo”! View photos Bovine mafia
Just get the job done
India, the little I’ve seen, has such varied architecture. Here are some examples from a small town. I wonder how India works with its population and infrastructure. The wiring in the first photo gives us a clue: just get the job done by hook or by crook🔨⛏🔧😄 View photos Just get the job done
Interminable wedding
This is a typical Gujarati wedding in India. The groom is on a bedizened horse-drawn carriage led around the streets, Bollywood 🌈 style, whilst relatives dance in front of him, stopping at each temple. He occasionally gets off his throne and shows them a few slick moves. The music plays loud enough to ensure that … Continue reading Interminable wedding
Rain? Shurely some mistake?
OK guys – India is broken. There’s wind and torrential rain right now. What happened to the 33c I’ve had for the past week?! This is beginning to look familiar, except in London the electricity would still be working 😊