Tuesday, January 19, 2010

In Gokharna - Meeting Paul

Walter and I made our way from Agonda to Gokharna, Karnataka.  While in Gokharna, I was fortunate to meet a friend of Walter's, Klaus, who in turn introduced me to a long-time friend of his, Paul.  Paul has been living and travelling in India for many years, and is, without question, following the Sadhu life.  He is a man of knowledge and depth, great and infectious humour, and knows the words to more old songs than anyone I know.  It was a real privilege, and a lot of fun, to meet him.

So...off to Kudle Beach, near Gokharna....


For those who want to be entertained, I've created a video out of the still images, and uploaded them to YouTube (should be viewed in 480px rather than 360px).







Unfortunately, like every Indian beach I've visited in the last few years, the beauty has a real dark side.

A beach for everyone.




A walk behind the beach.


Houses for rent.


Following the path.
Some distractions.



The remains of the house of Mali, an old friend of Klaus and Paul's.


Walter and Klaus, on the way.
(A largish image)

Walter on the move.

The way in...

First glimpse.







Paul at home.

Walter enjoying the hospitality.


 Paul at work.








Monday, January 4, 2010

My Feet Here and There

Well....my feet in various places. So far...

Agonda



On the train

Agonda

Ellora

Mumbai

Agonda



On the train

Udaipur
 

Back to Agonda, but not the best looking side of the place.


Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Even more pics from Mumbai

I guess I shot a lot more stuff in stinky-central (Mumbai) when I look at my pics.  Hopefully these are enough of a visual experience (and thankfully not an auditory one) where you then don't need to bother to go to the place?


Some shots from stuff in shops.








Now some pics from around the streets, starting with a view of  the usual 'organic', Blade-Runner type of building mods. 
 












 

 

 

Kids playing street cricket.
 



 

 
























Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Back to Mumbai!.....and some questionable characters....

At the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai, I discovered some seedy looking characters just hanging around looking for a handout.

The place.

One of the strange creatures inhabiting the place.

Just hanging around.


In the shadows....watching.

Being nonchalant.

A chance meeting or? Trying to look inconspicuous.

Enjoying the gardens.


 A favourite of the ladies.


The sadness of no longer being needed.