Landscapes of India

I’m a strong believer that our surroundings have the power to shape us, 
to influence us to an extraordinary degree. Some landscapes may only 
move us for that particular moment, but then there are 
those other ones, the ones that change you forever.

So here is to India, to its moments of forever. 

Saying goodnight to the sun in Palolem. 

 Exploring the romance of Udapiur.

 Feeling invinsible from my fortress

while I search for hobbits.

Watching the sun eat the mountains

and make way for the moon. 

So we may have watched a few too many sunsets. 

Can I keep you?

Exploring the historical city of Jaipur. Note: this is the calm within 
the storm, rare peace in a land of mayhem. 

Preparing our camels for a safari into the harsh unknown. 

After hours of riding (and swearing) in 40 degree heat this was our reward. 

Though I may not have said so at the time, it was definitely worth it. 

At ease in the dream that is Rishikesh. A land of spiritual seekers and mountains. 

Temple Bells rang as the breeze blew through the valley.

Washing in the Ganges. 

Darjeeling: the land in the clouds

where the mist stole the roads, and the people stole my heart. 

The colourful houses that line the hills. Small, simple and perfect. 

Our view as we sipped tea and ate scones. 

Watching the dawn light illuminate Khangchendzonga

and awaken the prayer flags.

The mountains were alive while the town was fast asleep. 

Catching my breath at Tsomgo lake.

How is this India?

View from our cottage in Hampi, an ancient land of ruins, boulders 
and paddy fields.

Where we spent the heat of the day, or in other words, the majority. 

Exploring the abandoned temples

and reliving the ancient days. 

Trekking the jungle of Wayanad. There is  nothing like hearing a deers 
warning call (tiger approaching), when your guide does not 
speak english. 

Insert Yoshi here.

The small traces of life on the Kerela backwaters.

Where we relaxed on our houseboat and watched the day slip away.