Jim
went to India for 2 weeks in September. He was always dreading having to go on this trip but it turned out to be a good trip. My sanity (Donna) was tested while he was gone but I'm so glad his trip went well.
He took some really amazing photos. I love it when he brings me lots of photos back.
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| Business Class of the 787. If your flying that far, this is the way to go. |
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| No pull down shades. You push a button and it automatically darkens. |
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| The only negative, if your eating you have to have the slide down between you and your seat mate. You end up staring at each other while you eat. Put the shade up and you have privacy. |
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| Westin Hotel in Hyderbad |
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| Touring Hyderbad. I love this photo. |
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| I think this photo is out of order. Its actually in Mumbai. However, If you stare at this photo long enough you see quite a few things going on. Truly and amazing shot out the car window. Poor people. |
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| The modern rickshaw |
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| There are actually a couple of helmets in this shot. amazing. Most people don't wear helmets there. |
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| Shops |
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Golkonda
Golconda, also known as Golkonda or Golla konda, a ruined fort of Southern India and capital of medieval Golconda Sultanate, is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad. It is also a mandal of Hyderabad District. The region is universally famous for the mines that have produced the world's most famous and coveted gems, including the Hope Diamond, The Eye of the Idol. |
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| Hyderbad |
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| A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs, the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi architectural traditions. Ensconced amidst picturesque and landscaped gardens, known as Ibrahim bagh, is the grandeur of these tombs dedicated to the memory of the seven Qutub Shahi kings who ruled Golconda for nearly 170 years. |
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| Dead person |
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The Buddha Statue is the world’s largest single-stone statue of Buddha, which is made of a white granite rock. It is 22 metres (72 feet) in height and 450 tonnes (4,50,000 kilograms) in weight. It is located in the center of the lake on the rock of Gibraltar in the tranquil waters of the Hussain Sagar Lake. It was a contribution of the Buddha Poornima Project held in the year 1985.
The statue was carved by 200 artisans for more than two years. The statue has been shipped to Hyderabad in November 1988, after some initial troubles, the Buddha statue was raised up on 12 April 1992. |
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| The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [1] The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India |
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| On to Ahmedebad, India. |
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| Ahmedebad, India |
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| On to Mumbai, India. Last stop |
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| Living on the edge. |
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| Beggar children trying to get money from them every time the car stopped. |
2 comments:
What an experience. I have always had a soft spot for India from the perspective that my parents were very good friends with folks who had children and relatives who worked there for decades.
Interesting to see it in person and I am so glad the trip went well.
Please thank Jim for sharing his pictures... I enjoyed seeing them alot.
Wonderful pictures.....a memorial trip to be sure. Those poor people in that one pictures...yet two dogs to feed...sad!.. Thanks Jim for taking the pictures, and thanks Donna for sharing them!
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