Sunday, 24 August 2014

2014 08 Back in India (First pics with Nikon)


I was so excited to try my new camera in India (Thanks Derek).  Susanna and I took a rather long bumpy drive, but well worth it.
We left Gurgaon, through Faridabad, to Yamuna River and Manjhawahi village

My morning often starts with feeding a Holy Cow, veggie and fruit bits 

A trip to the country 

Rice Fields

Yamuna River,  and Water Buffalo

The only way across the Yamuna River here is by ferry

We were happy to see lots of water in the river







A very kind farmer picked hot peppers for us to take home

Sheesham Tree





A snake charmer appeared out of no where




Different types of transportation









Rice fields and birds..


Curious, She watched us closely


I have seen grinding in other villages, I think this is for the cattle

Well water

trenches lead to the rice fields






This cow watched our every move.  These are milk cows.
















Wedding Horses, Holy Cows



We always stop at a temple


This peacock did not want his picture taken



Brick Factory


Brick Factory



We hoped for dates, but season was finished

Birds nests, all in one tree


Busy


These guys were very entertaining




Males and Females busy making the nests Beautiful




Wonderful Gate leading to a Temple, Peacocks

These young Ladies were happy to stop for our photo taking



Our day was wonderful.  Tested my camera with over 300 pics.  Great escape to the country.  The villages are always busy and colourful.


Thursday, 21 August 2014

2014 Black Forest Germany

June 2014
My visit to Germany always has a new adventure;
Monika, Steve and I drove to the Black Forest, Schwarzwald.  Steve, our guide, driver and hero looked after us very well.



Yum

Cookoo Clocks, hand carved from Germany


Domed Church



These Guys were all over the Village

Our hike up the hill was a short 6 hours..













Great Looking Couple



Wonderful trip to a Beautiful part of Germany






Wonderful Visit with Sandra in Germany




Germany is better every year