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Traveling Poet Philosopher & Occasional Wiseacre

DAILY PHOTO: Sikh Temple Guard

Posted on January 26, 2015 by B Gourley

Taken in Delhi in November of 2013

One doesn’t see many spear and sword wielding guards anymore. This was taken at the Sikh Temple on Chandni Chowk, i.e. the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib.

DAILY PHOTO: Coxcombs in Red and Pink

Posted on January 24, 2015 by B Gourley

Taken in January of 2014 at the Republic Day Flower Show at LalBagh Gardens

I probably won’t make it to this year’s Republic Day Flower Show at LalBagh Botanical Gardens, but I’ll post a couple of pics from last year’s show.

Bonus rose

Does That Mean What I Think It Does? No, No It Does Not

Posted on December 17, 2014 by B Gourley

Would you like a kick in the crotch with your cupcake? (The name reads a bit hostile for an American.)

Cultural idiosyncrasies of language matter. In India on a daily basis I find myself asking, “They don’t mean what I think they mean, do they?” Here’s a few examples.

You mean you’re selling clothes, just clothes? (The “Happy Ending” sale just seems a little risqué to me. If the smiley face was winking it would really be suggestive.)

No, Sir, I will not loofah you just because you bought the rice bath!

No, Sir, I will not loofah you just because you ordered the rice bath! (FYI: rice bath is a Karnataka rice dish with lentils.)

Cut my hair? I thought this was a saloon?

“Playing in the Park” is prohibited. Dear Park, What the hell are you good for? Signed Concerned Resident

DAILY PHOTO: Bangalorean Winter Flowers

Posted on December 17, 2014 by B Gourley

Taken in Cubbon Park on December 13, 2014

The other day I posted a winter photo from Budapest to psyche myself up to experience winter for the first time in a while. Now I’m going the other route. As I pack to travel to a place with winter, I’m posting some of the flowers currently blooming in Cubbon Park.

Taken in Cubbon Park on December 13, 2014.

DAILY PHOTO: Fatehpur Sikri Garden

Posted on December 16, 2014 by B Gourley

Taken in the Fall of 2013 at Fatehpur Sikri

DAILY PHOTO: The Path Forks and Narrows

Posted on December 14, 2014 by B Gourley

Taken in Hampi in November of 2013.

DAILY PHOTO: Ajanta Wall Murals

Posted on December 11, 2014 by B Gourley

Taken on November 19, 2014 in Ajanta Caves

In the caves of Ajanta, many wall paintings have been preserved. As harsh light can damage these artworks, some of which have survived for centuries, flashes and outside lighting are prohibited. Therefore, it’s a challenge get decent photos, but here are a few attempts.