India 2015 Part 8

We stopped to see a garden.

Lots of pretty flowers and topiaries.

This building is the home of the richest man in India. 27 floors for 5 family members

plus several hundred staff. 6 or so floors are for parking for his 300 cars.

Many nice places nearby.

Lesser homes but they all have TV dishes.

Even lesser homes. This is where the hotel sheets are washed.

Suitcases for sale.

As we waited in traffic, vendors tried to sell us their goods. Many bought.

We saw many of these.

Had a terrific lunch here. Bought their T-shirt.

The group enjoyed the change.

Sarasvati in black stone, is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning.

Narasimha is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and one of Hinduism's most popular deities.

He is known primarily as the 'Great Protector' who specifically defends

and protects his devotees in times of need.

Beautiful work.

Always a fan of gold coins. Money makes the world go around.

Interesting fellow.

Gold is nice.

Back to the hotel. Interesting bird. Probably a House Crow.

Light house in the harbor.

Nice apartment building.

Where is OSHA?

We flew to Kochi (Cochin).

Received leis upon landing.

Unusual sight.

On our way to Kumarakom.

Overhead decorations.

Boat ride to Coconut Lagoon.