Crossing the road in IndiaCrossing the road Crossing the road in IndiaCrossing the road In india Crossing the road in IndiaCrossing the road in india One of the challenges of India is learning to cross the road at  four way intersection. It is very much a case of 'your life in their hands'. I made it this time the poor motorcyclist had a bump

BakridEid Bakrid. Having mehendi applied for the celebrations BakridEid Bakrid. Having mehendi applied for the celebrations Eid Bakrid. I have been in India since last Thursday and this seems to be the third day of holidays. This time it is Eid Bakrid. This is Rashmi who kindly let me take her photo as she has her arms decorated as part of the celebration. This amazing handiwork is all done freehand. I was so captivated I thought about having my arms done as well!! The Eid is one of 'sacrifice' and there will be prayers and the slaughter of a goat with the meat being shared around. Of course it wouldn't be Eid without some sweets as well.

Mary Poppins - IndiaMary Poppins, India There is always a lot to see when walking down the streets of Bangalore and this balloon seller caught my eye. My first thought was that he was the Indian equivalent of Mary Poppins and wasn't actually pushing the bike but holding it down to stop it floating away. Then I saw the balloons he was selling and wondered where he had managed to buy them and who actually brought them from him. I guess he brought them from Trotters Independent Traders  of Only Fools and Horses fame!!!!