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
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
Although the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, built in honour of Queen Victoria is a relic of the colonial British era, it’s still lovely to visit. It’s a quiet oasis from the busy and noisy city, and you will see plenty of locals and tourists walking the gardens, or visiting the cool interior.
In India, you constantly see a mixture of colonial heritage, Hindu tradition and the modern city. It’s confusing yet somehow seems to work. I suspect that no matter how often you travel to India, you’ll never fully understand India.
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