Sunday, October 17, 2004

Photos from Kolkata

The crowds are clamoring for photos, so here we go: an all-photo, all-star update. Pictures now, words later.



Atul and Family

Atul and Family, after breakfast at their home.

(Thanks, Atul!)



Marita at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Marita at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, North Kolkata



Bus Decoration

A well-decorated bus



Lily Pads

Lily pads in Botanical Gardens



Durga Puja

Construction for Durga Puja, the biggest festival in Kolkata



Ferry Ride

Marita updates her diary on the ferry



Peter Cat

Peter Cat, our friend at Hotel Maria



Hotel Maria

Outdoor bathroom at Hotel Maria



Kali Temple

Men selling flowers at the Kali Temple



view from the train

A view off the side of a moving train. Danger!



victoria memorial

The Victoria Memorial, a remnant of the British empire



from the inside of the victoria memorial

The grounds of the Victoria Memorial



victoria memorial over the water

More of the same...



Yes, we'll explain these soon, but tonight we leave for Darjeeling.

4 Comments:

At 3:15 AM, Anonymous SamS said...

Great pics! Keep them coming...

 
At 1:22 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Marita & Dean,

this is Archana from calcutta.....the pics that u have posted are lovely.....and must say that it was really nice meeting u guys.
all the very best for ur remaining trip :-)

 
At 12:22 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Victor says "hello" to you guys.
I like your pictures.
Dean come back, next is my turn for the world trip!
Question.
When is fishing starts?

 
At 4:53 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not to be a pest, but we're dying here. It's been ages since the last update. What has become of our heroes???

Chris

 

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