Construction Boom

Robert Bosch

Taken from inside a moving vehicle, just before monsoon rain.

Communal Living

There are many new flats being built.

Petrol Station

St Bernard Show Dogs

A chap in Bangalore has a passion for St Bernards and keeps around 40 in a kennel near his home.

Cow Petting in Temple Queue

Olé!

Fortunately, both parties backed down.

Mysore Palace By Night

Palace Lights Off.

Palace Lights On.

Idols For Sale

Larger ones were built on wooden pallet like structures.

The small ones were laid out in neat rows.

High Road & Low Road

The elevated road charges a toll. The low road is free.

Double Brush Technique

Evening Market Lighting

Water Purifier

This one plays a tune while dispensing.

Lorry Decoration

This has not been seen before. One wonders who the little fellow might be.......

Weekend Lunch

The bread was from the local French cafe. Brie in a tin was most unexpected. Camping will never be the same again.

If anything the brie was a little saltier than is typical. Nevertheless, it was most acceptable.

Unusual Motorbike Cargo

While the motorbike is typical, the cargo is not.

A short demonstration was given. Pulling a lever/string under the dress made the cymbals clash together.

Fairer Skin Advertising

Similar adverts are commonplace.

Vehicle Horn

The Bangalore driving style requires frequent horn blasts. In this vehicle the horn is operated by the large silver button at right.

Advertising

At the time of posting the meaning is unknown.

Motorbike Seat Cover

First Rickshaw Ride

Hurrying to catch the light and a suitably traffic free moment ended in a trial short trip. While the drivetrain was suffering from an out of balance leading to a gentle vibration, the driver was friendly and overall the experience was positive.

Birdland Bats

Approximately the same size as small dogs.

Office Gecko

Found, photographed, removed.

Aboard an Elephant

Trying not to panic as the elephant stands.

Waving at an imaginary monarch.

Finally, a little more composed.

Jain Temple

There were many stone cut steps to climb.

The main temple features a naked idol with a priest/monk at bottom right.

Surprisingly, the priest/monk was starkers.

Birdland Crocodile

While sitting in a small rowing boat in a large lake the guide pointed out crocodiles. He reckoned on 40-50 in the vicinity. The one in the photo was around 20ft away. An increased level of anxiety ensued.

New Canteen Lunch

A new work canteen has been contstructed. Metal trays have replaced plates.

Gorilla For Sale

It is assumed that the gorilla was for sale. Although "for display only" is possible.

Temple Flower Sellers

"I am at the Temple."

Nun

Folk on Bus

Evening Market