HELLO! Greetings from India. I’ve been here a month and leave soon for Dubai. Here are some pics of my time here. I have seen Punjab, Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Goa. India has been a series of ups and downs. It truly is unlike any place I have ever visited and I have only touched the surface. I suppose a return visit is in order. The ups have been having Dempy (of Dempy Kaur Photography) as a travel companion (and interpreter), staying with her relatives in a Pubjab village, the home cooked meals, air conditioning and how inexpensive this country is. The downs have been both of us being sick (so horrible), heat that we are not used to and now the rains in Goa (this is the least “down” and I am going to enjoy it despite that). Also seeing such poverty amongst riches is trying and hard. I am not sure what to make of it. The poverty affects so much – the environment hurts, animals hurt and people hurt. They do what they have too. It is so different than what I know. Yet that is why I travel – to see and hopefully learn.
Anyway, here is a bit of India:
Punjab townThe stunning Golden Temple, AmriitsarRickshawTakht Sri Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur SahibFriendsFood at the Sikh templeI am happy to count all the home cooked meals I had in India among the best food I have ever enjoyed.Selfies at Wonderland Amusement ParkDisplay at Rangla Punjab HaveliTraditional dancing show at Rangla Punjab HaveliThe yummy food at Rangla Punjab HaveliFarming village in Punjab (animal foods are stored in these)Farmland in the village I stayed inBeautiful sunset in PunjabFresh cinnamon that is home grown. I had never seen such large cinnamon sticks before. They smelled amazing – so fresh.This calf is so adorable.The colours of IndiaA camel hanging around a parking lot in Chandigarh.Display at the cool Nek Chand Rock Garden, ChandigarhMosaic statues, Nek Chand Rock GardenLast sunset in Katana, PunjabIndia Gate, New DelhiIndia Gate CanopyChandni Chowk in Delhi. I didn’t spend too much time here as the rains came down hard.The beautiful Taj Mahal, AgraTaj Mahal from one of its many gardensRush hour in DelhiStreets of Baja, GoaBeach bar/restaurant in BagaBaja Beach, GoaTourist shops and palm trees
All photos taken and owned by Wanders The World/Eeva Valiharju
Hey Eevers,
It is true that India is a country of extreme riches and heartbreaking poverties. You will certainly experience more of each on your next visit. I wanted to compliment you on your wonderful pictures of India. You have captured the essence of the lovely country through your camera.
Hi, I’m Eeva and I’m in love with the world. Follow along as I share snippets of my wanderings, places I’m intrigued by, and a bit of the city I call home, Vancouver.
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