New air carrier and new flight route: Bangalore via Paris, France-Delta/Air France
Jesse and me at Logan airport in Boston
All checked in and time for an early supper
Our Delta flight-soon to be boarding for Paris
Over the Alps-now on Air France
Highest part of the Alps
This view is why I like the window seat
Now over southwestern Austria/northeastern Italy
A very nice flat awaits our arrival after more than 21 hours of flying
Our hosts Sharad and Prema-The couple Jesse's grandfather "knew" for more than 40 years but never met face-to-face
Hanging out with more of the family
And more of the family
Jesse is ready for the rough country and we'll soon be in it
Sharad, Jesse, and me at the family dedication of the new multi-purpose hall, still under construction
Large enough for many activities-there will be a poured cement floor
A very violent thunderstorm passed just as we arrived at the building site
Catching up on the local Bangalore news; it is wise when overseas to know what is going on when you're 8,000 miles from home
This patio is my quiet place-very peaceful out here
Very tasty treats just across the road
A day-trip to the world-famous Mysore Palace-about a 3-hour drive south
Just had to get a selfie with Rajesh in front of that palace
Two foreigners in an extremely opulent environment
Almost speechless-that's a miracle!
Colossal Columns
Hard to describe what it's like to be here in this place, but here's a glimpse
A magnificant painted ceiling throughout the palace
Greatly detailed sculpture
I'd like this in my next house
Mysore Temple-Many gods and goddesses
Night-time beauty
On the way to the distant and remote Gypsy Camp
After just leaving the palace, this is the real India; it's why I come
Many of the children want prayer
A young mom with sick child
A sick widow
The Bangalore Holy Rollers
My friend who loves very spicy chicken-he's not alone
It's all good but hard to choose
Our last night with the family; traditional night out-this year-Moroccan restaurant
Just leaving Paris for Boston