Saturday, February 23, 2008

India, on the way to Jaipur

India, on the way to Jaipur






On the way, we stop at Abaneri Fortress and Temple, an 8th century stone complex which is very unique. It is built in a rectagular shape around a water well with 3 walls of stone steps leading 300 ft down to the well. A pump system lifted the water up to the living area.
India is a country of extremes. I realize I am focusing on pictures depicting the every day life of the villagers and townspeople. I am enjoying the artistic creativity of it. The long drives are a harrowing, jostling experience. I just close my eyes for the really tight manuvers, ie when a bus was coming straight at us on our side of the road at a high speed passing an ox driven large load coming toward us on the other side.
Hinglish is the new word I have made up to describe Indians speaking Hindu with many English words mixed in. (like Spanglish, Spanish with English words mixed in)

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