Street life, Mamallapuram

Just a few shots collected while walking around town.

And flowers in her hair

Only in India

A fisherman's life

In the morning, the beach is bustling with life. The fishermen come back with the (usually meager - blame the industrial fishing ships!) results of a
night's work. Once it's sold off for a pittance, work carries on as the nets and boats need tending to.

 

Gypsy

Sunrise walks on the beach

During our stay in Mamallapuram, brisk morning walks on the beach became a most pleasant routine. Watching the sun rise. Observing the fishermen
come back after a night out at sea and busily make the most of these fresh hours. Taking in the fresh salty sea air.

A damn fine way to start the day.

Young love

Street scenes, Thirukazhukundram

Indian streets - an assault on the five senses.

But maybe I should let the pictures speak. There is no easy way of describing Indian streets.

Bananas. Lots of them.

We took a stroll around town, looking for something to eat. I'll let you guess what we ended up having.

Young girl

This family

My first sighting of a Rajput turban on a Keith Richards look-alike... I could hardly contain my excitement and stalked him half the way down the hill. He couldn't suppress a smile.

Or maybe it really was Keith Richards.

800 (or so) steps

800 (or so) steps to the top. Countless opportunities for people watching. Because, really, that's what one goes to India for.

Day trip to the Eagles' Temple

An old temple perched on top of a hill, towering over a small town with an unpronounceable name,  surrounded by the green, luscious Tamil Nadu 

countryside. 

And once you step inside, you know you're in another world.

 

shy

People watching at the Butterball

 

Basking in the hot sun, sipping a fresh coconut, simply watching. A lovely way to spend an afternoon... at least until you just can't pose for any more pictures!