They're building a new building on our block. Much of the heavy work (such as carrying concrete) is done by women, who do the work wearing beautiful saris and flip-flops. They live onsite with their families and their dogs - the blue shape to the right behind the people is the roof of a residential tent. In the evenings, they cook over fires at the edge of the street and the babies play in the sand.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Construction Photo
They're building a new building on our block. Much of the heavy work (such as carrying concrete) is done by women, who do the work wearing beautiful saris and flip-flops. They live onsite with their families and their dogs - the blue shape to the right behind the people is the roof of a residential tent. In the evenings, they cook over fires at the edge of the street and the babies play in the sand.
Monkeys and Pigs
The pigs live in a neighborhood open area, the monkeys live in one of the city parks.Delhi Street Scenes
We weren't terribly fond of Delhi. Old Delhi's streets were interesting, but the city is terrifically crowded, the traffic is overwhelming and it's hot, dusty and dirty. You could feel the grit on your skin from all the dust blowing around and if you were out and about wearing a white shirt, by evening it had literally turned grey. The day we walked around the most it was 106.7 degrees - no wonder after a few hours I longed only for a shower, a book and air conditioning! Bill walked for another 5 hours or so, I'm surprised he didn't get heat stroke.
Scary Electric Lines
There have been two horrific fires during our time in India - one here in Bangalore a few blocks from Bill's office, one in Kolkata. Both started in electric closets and/or wiring and both resulted in many deaths because fire stairs were either locked or didn't extend to all floors (!).
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