The Cascade de Chamarel is a peaceful spot tucked into the lush greenery of Mauritius. The waterfall drops about 100 meters, creating a quiet, scenic setting that’s worth a visit. It’s close to the Seven Coloured Earths, and is usually part of the standard “South-Island” full-day tour. The area feels calm and natural, perfect for a short break to enjoy the sound of flowing water and the surrounding forest. A nice spot to unwind.
A lot of people told me to avoid eating on the streets in Kolkata, but if you find a busy place, it’s going to be good (and very inexpensive) food. On our street food experience in Kolkata we had some of the best food I’ve ever eaten, and we were both fine the next day.
Mutton wrap
People eating on a bench outside a takeout restaurant
Literally eating on the street
Inside one of the restaurants, the mat (or possible plate) is a banana leaf, and our fingers were the cutlery
Our wonderful guide that took us around
Panipuri, you full them with a variety of cooked goodies
Delivery tricycle, there were lots of these
Another delivery
Flower market with the Howrah bridge in the background
Even more deliveries
Quick repairs, you can see how the bicycle has been modified into a trike.
India is the best place in the world for street photography. There is literally something to photograph on almost every corner, this is just a small selection.
Cooking pastry
Making street tea, you drink from those small cups behind him, then throw the empty cup into a box, after which they are ground up and moulded into new cups (they are not fired).
Street juice-bar
Chilli-bites
And finally, fresh coconut juice
While I was waiting for our street-food tour to start, I saw a small roadside temple. It was literally a room in somebody’s house. I was invited in (without shoes, of course), and I was able to partake in and observe the Puja (praying). Along with everybody else, I received a blessing from the Pandit, or priest. It was a very beautiful experience.
Goddess Lakshmi (I think!
Receiving blessings
Making offerings
Here are some more shots of the Kolkata streets.
This egg seller gave me a huge smile when I took this pic, and was delighted when I showed him the photo on the back of my camera.
A bakery.
Streetwise barber shop, I love the old barber chair.
One of the many tricycle “trucks”, this is in Kumartuli street, where many of the icons of the Hindu Gods are made, in particular of Goddess Durga.
An artist painting detail onto one of the idols.
Some of the interesting people I stumbled upon in Kolkata
A Swami, I think?
A vendor
Taking some time out outside the house
Sneaking a peek
Cricket anybody!
India is an amazing country for street photography. You can walk anywhere in Kolkata and find interesting shots,
These were taken in a night market that was in full swing,. Hot and crowded, but exciting.
Supply deliveries on a bicycle-driven trailer
Who would have thought? Lois and I went to watch the IPL in Kolkata. It was like a rock concert, one of the most amazing things I’ve ever been to, and this is from somebody that doesn’t watch cricket? But alas, my team KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) lost the game to the Delhi Capitals. I had to have a team, and well, I was in Kolkata.
Our new friends, a group of students in the row behind us, insisted on taking some selfies with us at the IPL.
I love visiting food markets when I travel, and Kolkata is a treat for the senses.
We start off with Indian desserts, most of the Indian desserts I had were made from a condensed milk bass, a little like shortbread, but much richer.
A blessing in one of the many small restaurants
Pani Puri, you can full them with just about anything
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