The question I get asked more than any other, is why do I choose to go to all these places. There is only one answer, and it applies to every single place I have traveled to.
It is the people
And here are some of the wonderful people I met on this trip. I have to start with this amazing lady whom I met in a tiny village miles from anywhere where there is no doctor, no social services, no help of any kind. When I met her, she was about half a mile from her village. She had seen our car stop and wondered who we were. She had walked the half mile to find out. She is 96 years young and looks after herself
But she was only one of many senior citizens I met, all of whom had such wonderful faces
And then there were the beautiful women. So many of them in their lovely saris, but there is one in particular that I will remember
And everyone we met was so friendly and open, and this young man’s welcoming face says it all
And of course there were the children.
Sadly the time has come to say goodbye to them all
and if there is one face I will never forget it is this one
The Indian people old and young are beautiful
Even the REALLY old ones (naming no names!)
I just saw the movie LION last night. You must find a way to see it. Bring tissues.
I love these photos! Yes, beautiful people- young and old! Your photography also is brilliant! Especially in the close-ups, you can see the world in their eyes! Thank you for sharing your travels. Truly, your fabulosity meter must be singing!
Thanks Clinton. I am glad you enjoyed it
I so agree with Clinton. It’s is always the eyes. How fortunate that we have been able to see what your eyes have seen. It is a blessing for us all.
Pat – you always make such wonderful comments. Thank you
I love seeing the world through your writing, humor and photos of beautiful places and people…….. Muchisimas Gracias for sharing…………
And thank you for joining us and reading the blog!
Andrew! This is the best – truly, everywhere, it’s the people. Cheers! jp
There is nothing more satisfying to me than rubbing shoulders with different cultures and people of the world. In this case wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing.
What marvellous photographs that capture the beauty of the subjects and of India.
The physical and spiritual goodness , grace and style, curiosity and vitality of people in a chaotic modern world. How wonderful. Thank you for sharing your insightful and fun travel stories with us all.
Thankyou Ian. If only you were there with us to see it first hand. But then what would we do with Jerry!
Thank God for you being a God too!
The photos are beautiful, there is so much meaning in the eyes and faces, truely fabulous.!
Thank you Jerry – I didn’t even know you had an email address!
Why the last one??
I have never left a comment before Stunning photos Thank you
Susan, I am so glad you left a comment. When no one comments I wonder if any one is out there reading what I write.
Thank you
Andrew, you know me, I rarely am quiet, but in regards as to no one’s commenting on your posts and pics and observations, perhaps you should consider that they are so moving, it’s hard to find words that do them justice. You and Gordon let some of us live through your adventures. Will we EVER see you on the steps in PV?
Thank you Pat!
de nada, amigos
Beautiful. These photos should be compiled in a book.