A Shanty town along a river in Chennai.
A typical streetcorner.
Sunrise opposite the Taj.
The Taj Mahal, up close and personal!
Kristi and I in front of the Taj. (looks unreal doesn't it!)
I took this on one of our long drives. This is not uncommon to see - a typical way to take people to and from work. (It is a big rig filled to the max with people, if you can't tell)
These are the bridge school kids! They are child laborers, hopefully not forever!
Me and some of the children from the village. The blue bottom and white top means that they attend government school.
This is in the dalit village. Outside a typical hut.
These are the women in the self helf group. The blue sari they are wearing is the RIDE uniform.
I can't believe I failed to mention in my post, my shock at how everyone wears saris. I thought that the modernization of India would bring more western clothes, but I saw maybe two people in jeans.
This is opposite the rice patties. Rural India is so gorgeous.
I couldn't resist putting this one up. This was in a nomad village we passed through. They had a litter of puppies. Pick which one is cuter.
This was a difficult picking and choosing process. More to come in December!
Miss you all!! Don't forget to email me if you would like: ninaburke@sbcglobal.net
2 comments:
Thanks for the descriptions, stories, and pics! Can't wait to see more (and hear more) at Xmas! Love ya, kid!
Whit, Lyle, and JayJayBird :)
Sorry, I haven't been able to view your blog before because I have a pinched nerve in my neck. I am so impressed. You must be seeing things you would have never imagined. I am sure this trip will make a huge impact on your adult life. I am really proud of you, Nin, and I can't wait to see you at Christmas! I'll be sure to stop back more often. Love you, Aunt Lar
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