More from Hyderabad

Me outside the museum in Hyderabad.

Looking out from the Charminar at the street...Hyderabad, India.

Down on the street near the Charminar...thought I was going to get run over...pedestrians definitely do not have the right of way!

One of the state hospitals near the Charminar in Hyderabad.

Ok, I know I have this one in another post but I just love this scene.

I'm definitely planning on seeing a lot more next trip. I really hope I get to make the same trip next year.

Back from India

This is Mecca Masjid Mosque in Hyderabad near the Charminar in the heart of Hyderabad.

Inside the mosque.

Another view of the archway of the Charminar where you can see one of the gates.

This is the fountain inside the center of the Charminar.

You can see one of the 4 gates that surround the Charminar through the archway of the Charminar. This is considered the heart of Hyderabad.

This is one of 4 gates that surround the Charminar in Hyderabad. down below is a street market where they sell almost anything you can think of.

This is the scene inside the arches of the Charminar.

Wow, I thought I'd have time to blog while in India but between work, school and travel, no such luck. Hopefully the Philippines will be better. Not as much traveling from city to city and I'm not taking a class until I return.

Raheem, my guide to the city, took me to a mens and boys shop in the city so I could purchase Nicholas, my grandson, a traditional Indian outfit. The material is gorgeous and I hope he likes it. I'll post pictures when I get it to him. Unfortunately that won't be until after my trip to the Philippines.

India was wonderful, exciting, facinating and sometimes sad. The culture is very different from the US. The people were so nice and I did my best to be as nice right back. It wasn't hard to do.

I finally had a few hours to sightsee in Hyderabad and again in Delhi. All three cities were similar but different at the same time. I need time to digest the experience but will share more tomorrow. For now I'll add some pictures from the trip.

Hyderabad

Love this scene, especially the colorful clothes for sale hanging outside the shop.

Street scene near the Charminar.

Street market...everything is a whirlwind of activity.

Me in front of the Charminar.

The Charminar from a distance. Took this one from the mosque.

These are colorful doors leaning against a fence along the road by the lake.

I"ll write more later but I wanted to post the few pictures I've managed to take while here.

Update: Ok, I'm more awake now...these are pictures of Hyderabad. I only had part of one day for sightseeing so didn't get to see much but was fascinated by what I did see. There is a Budda in the middle of the lake near the hotel that is a favorite sightseeing spot but it was the middle of the day and very hot so we didn't go there. I did get to see it from a distance but it was too far to take pictures. I did go to the museum, the Charminar and several shopping areas. There was so much more to see but I'll have to take it in next time.