India

The new construction carries forward the architectural tradition of carved verandas and doorways like this one in the center of the fort.

this one is of Lord Shiva, a major god of the Hindus. I find it interesting- what people paint on the walls of their cities- in India, the majority of…

I loved the little warrior tucked into the corner of this window  placed there to protect the home from evil spirits or other intruders.

It took me a while to catch on to this scam  - a gal like this watches you taking pictures and then offers to have her photo taken - quickly…

that's this guy's job - chipping away at the street stones so that they don't become too smooth and a slippery liability after  the rains come

Jaisalmer's version of a grocery store

usually includes cows strolling streets!

this is referred to as a Jaisalmer pizza ( an inspiration from a local baker taken from another local favorite - the kachori ) The lines start early at this…

this is a meat sandwich that is dipped in batter and then fried in this oil. Note he is using his bare hands to do all of this - even…

counted as one of the largest and 3rd oldest fort in Rajasthan, it was built in 1156 and located at the major crossroads of the Silk route. A fourth of…