Shadie and a garland :) They danced around the airport together. 

Adam's arrival in Hyderabad in April... everyone gets these really fragrant jasmine garlands that cover up the travel stink... very strategic... 

This is the astrological/astronomical observatory built by the Maharajah of Jaipur. The large triangular thing is actually a sundial! 

Close up view of the largest sundial I've ever seen... 

Until I saw this one... and incredibly, it's extremely accurate! 

This is a solid silver water container which the Maharaja of Jaipur used to bring water to England with him when he visited. Kind of ironic when you consider that the water in India is not exactly considered healthful these days... 

Yes, there really are snake charmers here. They charge for taking pictures though ;) 

I'm at the City Palace of the Maharaja, which was built in the 19th century. It is absolutely gorgeous! 

Notice the less than pleased expressions on these guys faces... Looks like some of their customers have been 'testing' the product on them :) 

This is what I looked like after playing Holi 

More fallout from the Holi festivities 

While in Jaipur we went to an elephant fashion show. Seriously, there were prizes for the best dressed... 

This is is probably the most fun holiday you could ever create for kids. 

Sachin and Leigh Anne doing good work at the Government School.  

This was one of the not so friendly snakes... there was a puddle of venom on the floor after this little demonstration. 

Taru is less than thrilled to be making friends with the snake. 

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.