DAILY PHOTO: On the Trail of Mr. Kool-aid

Taken in November of 2014 in Aurangabad

Taken in November of 2014 in Aurangabad

I can’t claim that I actually saw Mr. Kool-Aid bust through this wall, but it certainly looks like that destructive bastard’s work. That menace will be captured and brought to justice.

DAILY PHOTO: Girl in Green Dress Wants a Snap

Taken in November of 2015 in Aurangabad

Taken in November of 2015 in Aurangabad

DAILY PHOTO: High Walls of Daulatabad

Taken in November of 2014 at Dalautabad

Taken in November of 2014 at Dalautabad

DAILY PHOTO: Third World Ambulance

Taken in November of 2014 in Aurangabad

Taken in November of 2014 in Aurangabad

“Uh, there’s a five car pile up with multiple casualites…”

Step 1: Fix the flat on the ambulance. Does anyone have a jack?

Step 2: Find some folks to push the van up to a speed where one can pop the clutch and get the motor running.

DAILY PHOTO: Cave Façade at Ellora

Taken in November of 2014 in Ellora

Taken in November of 2014 in Ellora

DAILY PHOTO: Ornamental Pillar at Ajanta

Taken in November of 2014 at Ajanta Caves.

Taken in November of 2014 at Ajanta Caves.

DAILY PHOTO: Taj Hotel in Mumbai

Taken in November of 2014 in Mumbai.

Taken in November of 2014 in Mumbai.

The story is that  Mr. J. N. Tata built this hotel after being turned away from upscale hotels at the turn of the 20th century because he wasn’t white (he’s Parsi. He made it one of the most opulent hotels in India. I haven’t seen corroboration of this story, but it’s what people say.

This photo is taken from the Gateway of India.

DAILY PHOTO: Girl in Green

Taken in November o 2014 at Daulatabad Fort.

Taken in November o 2014 at Daulatabad Fort.

This girl was part of a school group visiting Daulatabad Fort while I was there. The teacher asked me to explain something about the differences between the U.S. and India in terms of geography and economics.

The photo below is the same group resting in the citadel, the highest point of the fortress.

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DAILY PHOTO: Ajanta Wall Murals

Taken on November 19, 2014 in Ajanta Caves

Taken on November 19, 2014 in Ajanta Caves

IMG_0421 IMG_0424IMG_0341 IMG_0324In 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.

DAILY PHOTO: Tree on a Barren Hilltop

Taken on November 19, 2014 at Ajanta.

Taken on November 19, 2014 at Ajanta.