India

be a cow! Hinduism favors a vegetarian diet and considers this beast sacred. The milk, however, often transformed into ghee and yogurt, is an essential part of the Indian diet

the colors and wrap of a turban represent the community one is associated with

built in 1799 by a Maharaja who wanted a hunting lodge for his duck shooting excursions. Taking it up a notch I'd say....

the lighthouse is a landmark for this popular beach area which has some interesting if slightly dubious seafood cafes along it's boardwalk.

It's a combo recreation and working beach so fisherman cleaning up and straightening out the fishing nets work along side families picnicking.

these guys hauled three boats from water to shore with a one sided tug o'war

The canals of Alleppey are filled with all kinds of activity - this guy most likely fishing for dinner later that night.

when  you farm on the backwaters, you don't herd cows, goats or sheep - ducks be your animal of choice. This was amazing to watch - and listen to!!!

view from my hotel window which was way the hell out in the boondocks but with the consolation of a pretty entertaining night show.

You can rent a Shikara which comes with a guide to take you down the canals. There are a variety of rides- the ones through the more rural country areas…