The time to share more photos from my two-week trip to Sri Lanka and India has come. I figured the best way to introduce you to the mood is to start with some photos from the road in South India, taken mostly from inside the car and mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu where the Indian part of our trip was centered. Much of everyday life in India is in fact centered around the main road, so you can see an amazing and colorful variety of people, animals and goods passing around you (or just standing still when stuck in traffic). While traveling through India we were often listening to that one Bulgarian song I tagged (thanks to our driver Mubarak who found it online and blasted it through the sound system). So now you can really imagine the full experience and mood, which was truly beautiful and unforgettable for me.
On the way up to the hill town of Kodaikanal we met this monkey family enjoying a nice view to the valley downstairs.A street vendor of chapati (I think) on the way back to the valley.Stuck in traffic while passing through a bigger town.Three local women passing by on a motorbike.The typical busy Indian street with motorbikes, tuk-tuks, minivans, cars, and the occasional ox-powered cart.Passing through a less busy jungle area and the occasional colorful truck or bus.More locals on motorbikes around us.We stopped to explore a small food market we saw by the road.A smily vendor selling all kinds of green veggies, some of which I had never seen (the spiky cucumber-like ones next to the okra?).A wider view of the makeshift market.Back on the road and passing by some cosmetic stores.Another bigger town with heavy traffic and colorful people.Getting in Kerala and towards the industrial city of Kochi, one can slowly see more fancy looking signs in English creeping up.A local family going shopping.On a small side street of Kochi, our last destination. The old man was very careful not to get any dirt on his robe.
Great Photos
Showing a slice of South Indian day to day living
Just don’t be deceived by their apparent innocence
They are all savvy and intelligent
So also the animals Great Presentation and choice of words
Hope you enjoyed a different lifestyle of our India 🇮🇳 🙂
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I liked it soo much, thanks! 🙂
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Great Photos
Showing a slice of South Indian day to day living
Just don’t be deceived by their apparent innocence
They are all savvy and intelligent
So also the animals Great Presentation and choice of words
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Hope you had a great trip, thanks for sharing all the beautiful pics.
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Thanks for the insight to India. I enjoy seeing the culture and daily lives of people around the world. 🙂
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Every photo so full of life! Bright colors, people coming and going with different vehicles, animals, everything.
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The feeling shines through in every single photo – nice indeed too get a slice of India through your lens!
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How tranquil. Love the veggies!
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A great idea for a photo essay. I felt like I was in the car with you!
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I love your pictures. The composition and texture of your pictures make them enjoyable to view.
Thanks for following me.
Christina
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Love your photos so much! Bringing back so many beautiful memories of South India. Wonderful!
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A wonderful article with fantastic photos 🙂
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Great raw photos well done!
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Love those images shot from the car. What a fascinating and colorful place to visit.
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Great shots!
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Thanks for sharing
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This is so exciting, beautifully written.
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Amazing photos! Hope you had a great time in our country! Love from India ❤
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Awesome photos I would love to see India someday.
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These photos trigger plenty of my own memories of South Asia.
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Beautiful photography!! Hope you enjoyed your trip to India..😍
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Nice work. Pl try to capture some pics of north east India also
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I miss dosa! I miss chappatti! I miss vada! I miss jalebi! Aaaaagh
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