Sunset at an unofficial bird sanctuary near our resort at Hampi. This was about 15 minutes after I got a little 'present' from one of the birds flying overhead... right on my jeans. oh yeah. 

Little kids caught in action. The girl had just stolen the bottle of Sprite from the three boys around here. I sense that a new generation of Indian women is rising... 

Kirti on the swing at the Mango Tree, a cafe frequented by backpackers in Hampi. 

This is what's called a Shiva lingam. Also known as a giant statue of male genitalia that people make pilgrimages to. Interesting. 

The Hampi crew at the ruins 

Our attempt to look super-cool. We fell a little short :) 

And some more wildlife, possibly rabid, but still cute. 

I'm being blessed by an elephant! 

Laundry day on the banks of the river at Hampi. 

This is the wicker basket that we used to cross the river. There were about 15 people, and only one oar. Something doesn't really add up here... 

And on the other side of the rickshaw were the sweaty ones... 

Kyle and I were trying to catch each other in an unguarded moment. 

Benjy and Sonia on our rickshaw oddysey in Hampi 

one of the many wild creatures I've encountered so far... This one was in my hotel room. 

The peeps at Anu's wedding :) 

Me in a sari, Chris being an American, and Shadie looking elegant.