Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Camels, Elephants & Cows, Oh My.

Are everywhere in Jaipur. For show and for work. Camel carts are common.

Met this guy at a roadside cafe:




Manish and Charuta ride an Elephant up to the Amber Fort:




Cows really are sacred in India - and for good reason. They graze and produce milk that sustains many a child and family. They are everywhere and roam freely, mixing in the streets with people and vehicles. It was not at all unusual to see a cow strolling down the main street as cars and taxis weave around. On more than one occasion I saw a few sitting in the median of a busy 6 lane highway calmly chewing their cud.

This one is was standing in the street just outside the very holy Brahma temple in Puskar:




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