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It is translated as "Know yourself."https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0709-copy.jpgHiroshima Peace MemorialHeartbreaking artwork by child victims.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0707-copy.jpgHiroshima Peace Memorialhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0706-copy.jpgHiroshima Peace MemorialA horrifying illustration with videos and graphic photographs - lest we forget.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0684-copy.jpgHiroshima Peace MemorialGenbaku Dome (Atomic Bomb Dome) the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945 over Hiroshima.2023-11-05T17:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/05/09/killing-fields/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0872-copy-2.jpgDSC_0872 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0868-copy.jpgDSC_0868 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/header1.jpgKilling fields Header2023-11-05T17:13:02+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/10/24/hampi-the-echoes-of-glory/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/elephant-stable-hampi-copy.jpgElephant Stable, Hampi copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3722.jpegimg_3722https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3705.jpgimg_3705https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_37311.jpegimg_37311https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_9806-copy.jpgdsc_9806-copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0470-copy.jpgdsc_0470-copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0462-copy.jpgdsc_0462-copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0461-copy.jpgdsc_0461-copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0362-copy.jpgdsc_0362-copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0340-copy.jpgdsc_0340-copy2023-11-05T16:24:14+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/10/14/sacred-waters/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_9398-copy-2.jpgdsc_9398-copy-2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_8928-copy.jpgdsc_8928-copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0817-copy-copy.jpgChennai, Mylapore TankKapaleeswarar Temple Tank, Chennaihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0573-copy.jpgTemple Tank, Virupaksha TempleVirupaksha Temple tank, Hampihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0158-small.jpgPushkarini, Royal enclosure, HampiStepped pushkarini in the royal enclosure, Hampihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0118-copy.jpgPushkarini 1, HampiPushkarini at the Vittala Temple, Hampi2024-08-02T12:35:38+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/10/20/delhi-travel/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5017-copy.jpgInterior- The Imperial https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/header2.jpgDelhi Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn3336-copy.jpgChanging of the guard at Rashtrapathi Bhavanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn3226-copy.jpgIndia Gate in the mist, Rajpath, New Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5535-copy.jpgJama Masjid from the chaos of Chawri Bazaarhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5513-copy.jpgBollywood aspirants in the Jama Masjid!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5486-copy.jpgJama Masjid at sunsethttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5382-copy.jpgChandni Chowk!!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5310-copy.jpgEntrance to Safdarjung's tombhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5250-copy.jpgIsa Khan Niyazi's Tomb in the Humayun Tomb complex2023-11-02T11:28:44+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/24/the-frozen-smile-of-the-bayon/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0450-copy-1060.jpgBas relief, Bayon TempleBas relief, Bayon Templehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0522-copy-21.jpgAngkor Thomhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn3159-copy1.jpgDSCN3159 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn3148-copy.jpgDevas and Nagas at entrance to Angkor ThomEntrance to Angkor Thom.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0487-copy2.jpgDSC_0487 copy2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0487-copy1.jpgThe mesmerising 'Angkor Smile'https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0471-copy.jpgStatue of a hooded Naga protecting a seated Buddha. - 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This is the lone survivor, and the fernhouse is gone.2023-09-02T13:03:23+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/01/25/pyramids-of-egypt/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/panorama2.jpgView from the plateauView from the plateauhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/step-pyramid2.jpgThe Step Pyramid of Djoser - SaqqaraThe Step Pyramid of Djoser - Saqqarahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/header23.jpgPyramids Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sound-light1.jpgSound & LightSound & Light Showhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/red-pyramid1.jpgSnofru's Red Pyramid - Dashur, EgyptSnofru's Red Pyramid - Dashur, Egypthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kafre2.jpgPyramid of Khafre - Giza, EgyptPyramid of Khafre - Giza, Egypthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/great-pyramid1.jpgPyramid of Khafre - Giza, EgyptPyramid of Khafre - Giza, Egypthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/great-solar-with-camel1.jpgGreat Pyramid and the Solar Barge Museum - Giza, EgyptGreat Pyramid and the Solar Barge Museum - Giza, Egypthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0867-copy.jpgClose up of the Great Pyramid of Khufu - Giza, EgyptClose up of the Great Pyramid of Khufu - Giza, Egypthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bent-pyramid2.jpgBent Pyramid - Dashur, GizaBent Pyramid - Dashur, Giza2023-04-23T11:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/11/15/mansions-of-chettinad/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/entrance_dsf0563-copy-800x533.jpgSaratha Vilas - EntranceEntrance foyer of Saratha Vilas. 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Finding value requires considerable effort today. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7473-copy.jpgDSC_7473 copyAntique dealer - Don't miss his 'ottoman'!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7464-copy.jpgDSC_7464 copyA bull in an antique shop!! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7057-copy.jpgDSC_7057 copyOur friends' ancestors smile down at us in their family home. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7174-copy.jpgDSC_7174 copyBangala poolhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7043-copy.jpgDSC_7043 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7036-copy.jpgDSC_7036 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7009-copy.jpgDSC_7009 copy2023-04-23T09:21:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/01/31/itsukushima-shrine/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0813-copy.jpgDSC_0813 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn2891.jpgDSCN2891https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn2899-copy-3.jpgSunset, Miyajimahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thumb.jpgThumb2023-04-23T08:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/06/louvre-egyptian-antiquities/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2328-copy1.jpgGreat Sphinx of Tanis - Musee du LouvreGreat Sphinx of Tanis - 2600 BChttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/seine-4.jpgGoddess Anukhet - Musee du Louvre Close up of the exquisite statuette https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/header.jpgEgyptian Antiquities Louvre Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2364-copy.jpgAbbot & mena - Islamic Arts DepartmentShadow on the wall cast by a bronze Byzantine, chandelier, intended to hang in a church. The cylinder bears a Greek inscription, "Maria, daughter of Levi," https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2361-copy.jpgChrist & Abbot Mena - Musee du Louvre Christ & Abbot Mena' - from the monastery of Bawit - Painting on wood - 8th century AD. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2359-copy.jpgDepartment of Islamic at - LouvreDepartment of Islamic art Louvrehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2357-copy.jpgStatue of Raherka and his wife MeresankhStatue of Raherka and his wife Meresankh - 2350 BChttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2356-copy.jpgStele - Princess Nefertiabe - Musee du LouvreStele: Princess Nefertiabet and her food - 2590 - 2565 BC Found in the cemetery at Giza https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2355-copy.jpgThe Seated Scribe - Musee du LouvreThe Seated Scribe from Saqqara - 2620 - 2500 BC!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_2352-copy.jpgWoman bearing offering - Musee du LouvreWoman bearing offering - 1950 BC! 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Statues on either side of and between Ramesses's knees are those of Nefertari and their favourite children.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dscn0399-copy.jpgAbu Simbel Temple, EgyptFacade, Temple of Ramesses II. 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Safdarjung TombPainted detailing on top of gate.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/thumbnail-1.jpgThumbnail 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_5344-copy.jpgDSC_5344 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_5339-copy.jpgDSC_5339 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_5338-copy.jpgCeiling of Safdarjung's Tombhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_5329-copy.jpgDSC_5329 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_5318-copy.jpgDSC_5318 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_5307-copy.jpgDSC_5307 copy2022-03-13T13:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/11/11/taj-mahal-agra/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/taj-mahal-india-how-to-visit-copy.jpgTaj Mahal, Agra - How To Visithttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/taj-mahal-india-travel-copy.jpgTaj Mahal, Agra - Travel Guidehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/thumbnail1.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_5913-copy.jpgTaj Mahal, - 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Poor villagers retuning homw along the dried up river bedhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6403-copy-2.jpgTaj Mahal, - Agra, IndiaSunset from Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6330-copy.jpgTaj Mahal - Agra, IndiaView from Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6324-copy.jpgTaj Mahal, - Agra, IndiaView from Mehtabh Bagh (Moonlight Garden)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_5995-copy.jpgTaj Mahal - Agra, IndiaAnd some whimsy!2022-03-13T13:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/12/29/wildebeest-migration/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_6588-copy.jpgDSC_6588 copyI have carefully edited out my choice exclamations at this grossly insensitive behaviour and hubby's concerned clucking from the video below :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_6611-copy.jpgLion - Serengetihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_7009-copy.jpgDSC_7009 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_7009-copy-2.jpgDSC_7009 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/thumbnail4.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_7021-copy-2.jpgDSC_7021 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_7003-copy.jpgDSC_7003 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_6805-copy.jpgDSC_6805 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_6802-copy.jpgDSC_6802 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_6801-copy.jpgDSC_6801 copy2022-03-03T16:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2021/09/13/ladakh-photography-and-travel-guide/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ladakhi-mother-and-child.jpgLadakhi Mother And Childhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/old-buddhist-nun-in-lamayuru.jpgOld Buddhist Nun In Lamayuruhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/likir-monastery-ladakh.jpgLikir Monastery, Ladakhhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pnagong-lake-at-midday.jpgPnagong Lake At Middayhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/nubra-valley-double-rainbow.jpgNubra Valley - Double Rainbowhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/nubra-valley-hunder-dunes.jpgNubra Valley - Hunder Duneshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ladakh-reflection.jpgLadakh - Reflectionhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/diskit-monastery-1.jpgDiskit Monasteryhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/changthang-landscape-.jpgChangthang Landscapehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tso-moriri.jpgTso Moriri, Ladakh2025-06-21T19:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2018/11/18/bahaus-design-weimar-germany/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1-7-copy-21.jpgJosef Hartwig Chess SetJosef Hartwig Chess Set https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-2-copy.jpgBauhaus-Universität, WeimarBauhaus-Universität, Weimarhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lad_6627-copy-31.jpgLAD_6627 copy 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/4-copy.jpg4 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lad_6503-copy.jpgLAD_6503 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lad_6293-copy.jpgLAD_6293 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lad_6164-copy1.jpgLAD_6164 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lad_6162-copy1.jpgLAD_6162 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3-11-copy.jpg3 (11) copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lad_6642-copy.jpgLAD_6642 copy2021-11-05T23:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/04/28/svatma-luxury-tanjavur-hotel/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5877-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurCommon area in the heritage wing.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5956-copy.jpgDSC_5956 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5929-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurA touch of kitsch in Palaharam, the casual dining space. Don't miss the stenciled verses on the wall.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5912-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurThe Swappanam luxurt extends to the ensuite toilet.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5904-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurSwappanam, the most luxurious suite in the heritage wing.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5898-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurWooden fruit tray on a terrace table.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5866-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurA deluxe suite, also in the heritage wing.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5827-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurChola bronzes, sculpted using the lost wax method, are exquisite, and the Tanjavur palace has a fairy good collection on display. Here an artisan files a rough bronze Krishna fresh from the mould. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5770-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurArtist hard at work on a Tanjavur painting. The blingy artwork was introduced by the Maratha rulers and is decorated with gold leaf and real gems. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_5632-copy.jpgSvatma, TanjavurLearning how to make Kadubu: A Kannada relative of the Tamil idli!2021-11-05T23:25:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2017/06/07/srinagar-sukoon-houseboat-review/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0874-copy-1.jpgSukoon Houseboat, Srinagarhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0277-copy.jpgDSC_0277 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_3140-copy.jpgDSC_3140 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_3137-copy.jpgDSC_3137 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_3134-copy.jpgDSC_3134 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_1563-copy.jpgDSC_1563 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0908-copy.jpgDSC_0908 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0901-copy.jpgDSC_0901 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0889-copy.jpgDSC_0889 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0886-copy.jpgDSC_0886 copy2021-11-05T23:22:55+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2017/01/06/hampi-evolve-back-resorts-review/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/vaidyasala-slider-1600x926.jpgvaidyasala-slider-1600x926Vaidyashala spa (Image courtesy: Ornage County Hampi)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_0127-copy1.jpgdsc_0127-copyThe Queens' bath in the royal enclosure on the Raya Trailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_0478-copy.jpgdsc_0478-copyVirupaksha temple spire from Hemakuta hill.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_0381-copy.jpgdsc_0381-copyA coracle on the Tungabhadra trailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_0044-copy.jpgdsc_0044-copyStone chariot, Vijaya Vittala temple on the Vittala trail.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3900.jpgimg_3900Entrance to our Zenana Suite.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_9706-copy.jpgdsc_9706-copyLooking in from the balcony.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_9714-copy.jpgdsc_9714-copyThe Jal Mahal pool villashttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_1036-copy.jpgdsc_1036-copyEnsuite bath - Jal Mahal Villahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_1033-copy.jpgdsc_1033-copyInteriors - Jal Mahal Villa2023-04-23T09:05:29+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/03/15/brunton-boatyard-fort-cochin/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4378-copy1.jpgDSC_4378 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/brunton-boatyard-fort-cochin03.jpgBrunton Boatyard - Fort Cochin03https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4937-copy.jpgDSC_4937 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4910-copy.jpgDSC_4910 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4839-copy.jpgDSC_4839 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4503-copy.jpgDSC_4503 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4482-copy.jpgDSC_4482 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4475-copy.jpgDSC_4475 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4413-copy.jpgDSC_4413 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dsc_4390-copy.jpgDSC_4390 copy2021-11-05T23:12:17+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/01/06/laos-travel-luang-prabang/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/luang-prabang-alms-ceremony.jpgLuang Prabang - Alms Ceremonyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0625-copy-1.jpgDSC_0625 copy 12021-11-04T21:38:54+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2018/05/20/a-river-runs-through-it/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2380-copy.jpgDSCN2380 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2380-copy-2.jpgDSCN2380 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_9656-copy1.jpgDSC_9656 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_0934-med.jpgDSC_0934 Medhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_2259-copy.jpgDSC_2259 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_1993.jpgDSC_1993https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_28421.jpgDSC_2842https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_06381.jpgIMG_0638https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_9221-copy.jpgDSC_9221 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dsc_7825-copy.jpgDSC_7825 copy2021-11-04T20:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/10/31/petra-jordan/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_5993-copy-2.jpgThe Obelisk TombThe Obelisk tomb (above) is one of the first prominent structures enroute to the Siq from the visitors centre. Beneath is the Bab al Siq Triclinium - a dining hall used for ritual feasts.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1040047-copy.jpgMonastery, PetraThe Monastery or Al Deirahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1040066-copy-2.jpgMonastery, PetraView of valley beyond the monasteryhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn0109-copy-2.jpgAl Kazneh - The Treasury - Petra, Jordanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_6186-copy.jpgPetra, JordanView of the valley of tombs from mid way to the 'High Place of Sacrifice. We aborted our hike due to lack of time.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_6146-copy.jpgPetra, JordanThe Corinthian Tomb is said to be a replica of Nero's Golden Palace in Rome!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_6125-copy.jpgPetra, Jordan'Palace' and 'Corinthian' Royal tombshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_6105-copy-2.jpgPetra, JordanThe striated interior of one of the caveshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_6103-copy.jpgPetra, JordanRoman Theaterhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_6099-copy.jpgPetra, JordanResidential caves identified by the lack of ornamentation reserved for the afterlife!2021-10-22T22:00:05+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/09/20/jordan-in-photos/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0609-copy-2.jpgThe Arch of Hadrian, JerashThe Arch of Hadrian, constructed to commemorate the emperor's visit to Jerash in 129 AD https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5858-copy1.jpgDSC_5858 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5791-copy-2.jpgDSC_5791 copy 2Greek Inscriptions in Roman Jerashhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_6203-copy.jpgDSC_6203 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5549-copy-2.jpgDSC_5549 copy 2Typical middle Eastern mezze spread.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_6491-copy.jpgDSC_6491 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5858-copy.jpgDSC_5858 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5679-copy.jpgDSC_5679 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5666-copy.jpgDSC_5666 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5705-copy.jpgDSC_5705 copy2021-10-22T21:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/08/28/armenians-in-india/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_8189-copy.jpgDSC_8189 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/thumbnail4.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0445-copy.jpgDSC_0445 copyDoorway on Armenian street (Calcutta)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0441-copy.jpgDSC_0441 copyLooking out onto Armenian street from the gate of the Holy Church of Nazareth.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0425-copy.jpgDSC_0425 copyTombstone in the Holy Church of Nazareth, Calcutta.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0423-copy.jpgDSC_0423 copy"I am the light of the world!"https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0412-copy.jpgDSC_0412 copyTombstones in the Holy Church of Nazareth, Calcutta.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0410-copy.jpgDSC_0410 copyTombstone in the Holy Church of Nazareth, Calcutta.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0409-copy.jpgDSC_0409 copyTombstones in the Holy Church of Nazareth, Calcutta.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4982-copy.jpgDSC_4982 copyVisitors from Paris: Satenig, Artemis, Berdj and Zareh. 2021-10-22T21:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/02/20/varanasi-travel/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7615-copy.jpgDSC_7615 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7609-copy.jpgAn old fashioned shopfront in the Northern bazaar.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7190-copy1.jpgThe funeral pyres at Manikarnika Ghat Photographing cremations is considered disrespectful, and you run the risk of getting all your photos deleted, if the Doms in charge of the ghat so decide.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7387-copy.jpgFloating prayers, Varanasihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7361-copy.jpgBuffaloes on Manikarnika GhatThe firewood stocks beyond are used for cremations -aprox. 200-300 bodies per day! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thumb-2.jpgVaranasihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/red-3.jpgBoat ride, Varanasihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7739-copy.jpgBlack dog idol in the Khal Bhairav templeThis was one of the most fascinating temples we visited. Khal Bhairav is a fierce avataar of Shiva who guards the city and keeps the God of death at abeyance. All rituals are performed in reverse, and the priests wear black! The hassle to empty your wallet is the only constant.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7704-copy.jpgLife on the Ghats, VaranasiAnother framed story!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_7693-copy.jpgDarahara Mosque, Varanasi2023-12-28T11:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/11/02/ganga-aarti-varanasi/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/close-up-of-brass-aarti-with-cobra-hood.jpgClose-up of Brass Aartihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/thimbnail2.jpgThimbnail2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_8118-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - Varanasi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_8076-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - Varanasi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_8019-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - Varanasi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_8013-copy.jpgGanga Aarti, Varanasi: Priests hold aloft lighted brass lamps.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_7980-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - Varanasi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_7932-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - close uphttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_7890-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - Varanasi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_7875-copy.jpgGanga Aarti - Varanasi, India2021-10-21T06:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/02/27/pagodas-of-bagan/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/temples-of-bagan-travel-guide.jpgTemples of Bagan, Myanmar - Travel Guidehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_3089-copy.jpgGubyaukgyi TempleThis beautiful temple, in Mingyaka, South of Bagan, boasts some of the most beautiful Jataka frescoes. Next door are the UNESCO certified, quadrilingual stone inscriptions that are considered the Rosetta Stone of Burma! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2595-copy1.jpgDSC_2595 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2914-copy-copy.jpgDSC_2914 copy copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2619-copy.jpgBagan sunsetSunset view II: The glittering Dhammayazika Pagoda on the horizonhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2635-copy2.jpgDSC_2635 copySunset view: The glittering Dhammayazika Pagoda on the horizon.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_25241.jpgPahatothamya temple, BaganFragments of wall frescoes along the interior passages of the 9th century Pahatothamya temple, are considered the earliest surviving murals in Bagan.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2511-copy1.jpgDSC_2511 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2502-copy1.jpgNat-Hlaung-Kyaung, BaganReproduction mural depicting the Hindu creation myth in Nat-Hlaung-Kyaung, the only Hindu temple in Bagan. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva emerge from the naval of a supine Vishnu. Quite unique even for me!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2430-copy-wm.jpgAnanda PayaOne of two original 11th century 9.5 mt tall standing Buddhas in the Ananda temple. This faces North. Two more replicas face East and West. Ananda Paya is considered the "finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of Bagan temples.". The crowds are proof.2021-09-28T15:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/11/24/horse-shrines-of-tamilnadu/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7516-copy1.jpgKaruppusami - Solai Andavar shrine, Palathurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7299-copy1.jpgClay horses in Solai Andavar temple, Palathurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7296-copy1.jpgClay horses in Solai Andavar temple, PalathurA little elphant seems to have snuck in! I spotted an odd cow or two as well. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7291-copy2.jpgThe giant clay horse of Ayyanar in the Solai Andavar temple, Palathurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_7284-copy1.jpgClay horses in Solai Andavar temple, PalathurRain damaged horses are replaced annually with newer offerings. Not quite sure if the paint is still organic. The dark blue looks suspect. 2023-04-23T09:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/04/20/casa-batllo/2021-09-27T00:30:27+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/04/24/sagrada-familia-barcelona/2021-09-27T00:27:58+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/01/02/weekly-photo-challenge-my-2012-in-pictures/2021-09-26T22:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/12/27/laos-travel-vientiane/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0074-copy-2.jpgDSC_0074 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0052-copy-1.jpgDSC_0052 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0151-copy.jpgWat Ong Teu - Vientiane, LaosWat Ong Teu https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0081-copy.jpgPatuxai, VientianePatuxaihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0025-copy.jpgPatuxai - Lane Xang Avenue - VientianePatuxai at the end of Lane Xang Avenuehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0195-copy.jpgThat Dam (Black Stupa), VientianeThat Dam (Black Stupa), Vientianehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0188-copy.jpgBronze Buddhas, Haw Phra KaewBronze Buddhas, Haw Phra Kaewhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0173-copy.jpgWooden Buddha, Wat SisaketDSC_0173 copyExquisite wooden Buddha, Wat Sisakethttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0172-copy.jpgBuddha Statues in Wat Si SaketBuddha statues in Wat Si Saket https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0150-copy.jpgWat Ong Teu - Vientiane, LaosWat Ong Teu, opposite our hotel2021-09-26T22:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/07/luang-prabang-travel-wat-mai/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lp-20.jpgWat MaiFoot ball in the yard! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0483-copy.jpgWat Mai - Luang PrabangEvening prayers!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wat-mai-header.jpgWat Mai headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0405-copy1.jpgWat Mai Suwannaphumahamhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0403-copy.jpgWat Mai - Luang PrabangBas relief showing scenes of feasting and worship. The temple at the top center is the Wat Xieng Thong.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0401-copy.jpgWat Mai - Luang PrabangSide view https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0399-copy1.jpgWat Mai - Luang PrabangRear View of a smaller Buddha hidden behind the larger one in front.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0392-copy.jpgWat Mai - Luang Prabanghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0386-copy.jpgWat Mai - Luang PrabangA reproduction of the Emerald Buddha, now in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkokhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0383-copy.jpgWat Mai - Luang PrabangGold stenciled columns with lotus capitals, flank tiny Buddha's on the wall behind. 2021-09-25T02:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/12/29/wat-xieng-thong-in-luang-prabang/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0255-copy.jpgDSC_0255 copy2021-09-24T12:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/07/13/pre-rup-cambodia/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-41.jpgPre Rup 4https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0845-copy.jpgDSC_0845 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0845-copy-l.jpgPre Rup - Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0837-copy.jpgDSC_0837 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-13.jpgPre Rup 13https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-12.jpgPre Rup 12https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-11.jpgPre Rup 11https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-10.jpgPre Rup 10https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-9.jpgPre Rup 9https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pre-rup-8.jpgPre Rup 82021-09-22T20:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/09/17/banteay-srei/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0605-copy.jpgBanteay Srei - Siem Reap, CambodiaView from across the small moathttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0574-copy.jpgBanteay Srei 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0571-copy.jpgBanteay Srei 1Tribhuvanaloka, which is its original name, dedicated to Tribhuvanamaheshwara (Lord of the three Worlds) is the only temple in Khmer history, not built by a reigning king. Its construction in 987 AD is attributed to the learned Yajnavaraha, whose disciple and later monarch, Jayavarman V, completed it.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0569-copy2.jpgTemple Guardians, Banteay Srei - Siem Reap, CambodiaAnimal headed Dwarapalakas (guardians)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0569-copy.jpgDwarapalas, guard the doorways - Banteay SreiDwarapalas, guard the doorways - Banteay Sreihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0558-copy.jpgPediment 1 - Banteay SreiPediment Friezehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0537-copy.jpgSecond Enclosure, Western pediment - Sculpture depicting the duel between the monkey princes - Sugriva & ValiSecond Enclosure, Western pediment - Sculpture depicting the duel between the monkey princes - Sugriva & Valihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0536-copy.jpgView through door frame - Banteay SreiView through a doorwayhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0531-copy.jpgBanteay Srei, Siem Reap - CambodiaBanteay Srei, Siem Reap - Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0519-copy.jpgDSC_0519 copy2021-09-22T20:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/06/the-captivating-children-of-cambodia/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0033-copy1.jpgAngkor Thom, Siem Reaphttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0781-copy21.jpgTa Phrom, Siem ReapToo old for her years...https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0639-copy31.jpgBantea Srei, Siam ReapThe lollipops elicit a few real smiles :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0956-copy31.jpgPreah Khan, Siem Reap - CambodiaIsn't he precious? I chose him for my header as well, not surprisingly :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0037-copy-22.jpgLittle girl, Preah KahnThe clever little mnemonist!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0779-copy-21.jpgHello.....https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/heade-1.jpgHeade 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0781-copy2.jpgDSC_0781 copy22021-09-22T07:49:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/02/18/one-of-many-unforgettable-travel-moments/2021-09-22T07:09:29+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/06/17/nagas-of-south-east-asia/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nagas-haw-phra-kaew-copy.jpgNagas, Haw Phra Kaew - Vientiane, LaosVientiane, Laoshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_1028-copy-e1564236698119.jpgNaga roof brackets, Wat Xieng Thong - Luang Prabang, LaosLuang Prabang, Laoshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_1009-copy.jpgNagas, Wat xieng Thong - Luang Prabang, Laoshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0994-copy.jpgNaga, Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, CambodiaNaga, Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0922-copy.jpgNagas, Chao Say Tevoda - Siem Reap, CambodiaNagas, Chao Say Tevoda - Siem Reap, Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0477-copy.jpgBuddha, Wat Pho - Bangkok, ThailandBangkok, Thailandhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0471-copy.jpgBuddha with Naga hood - Bayon, Siem Reap - CambodiaThe seven hooded Naga king Mucalinda is depicted as sheltering the Buddha from a storm - Stone sculpture - Bayon, Siem Reaphttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0418-copy.jpgNaga balustrades - Angkor Thom, CambodiaNaga balustrades at entrance to Angkor Thom, Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/header.jpgNaga Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0391-copy.jpgNagas - 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The Archaeological park with some of the best examples of Byzantine mosaics in the world is well worth a visit. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6699-copy.jpgMount Nebo - JordanA hazy version of the 'Vision of Moses' from Mount Nebo.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6680-copy.jpgMadaba, JordanThe Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Madaba, Jordanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6676-copy.jpgDSC_6676 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6674-copy.jpgA chandelier in the Church of Saint George in Madaba, Jordanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6669-copy.jpgChurch of Saint George - Madaba, JordanBible calss in the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6663-copy.jpgDSC_6663 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6660-copy-3.jpgDSC_6660 copy 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_6659-copy.jpgMosaic Map of MAdaba2021-09-20T12:41:30+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2019/12/24/on-disasters-silver-linings/2021-09-20T00:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2020/12/30/2010-2020-highlights-from-a-decade-of-travel/2021-11-10T10:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/10/03/rumi/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pb130151-copy.jpgMevlana Museum, Konyahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pb130151-copy-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2021-09-14T23:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/05/19/christ-redeemer-in-rio-de-janeiro/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cristo-redentor-rio.jpgCristo Redentor, Rio2021-09-14T22:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/01/17/laitan-ancient-town/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/p1012147-copy-2.jpgErfo Temple, Laitanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/buddha-laitan-wm-1.jpgGiant Buddha in Laitanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/p1012130-copy.jpgGroup of four men with straw hats in Laitan market.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/p1012147-copy.jpgTemple, Laitanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/p1012163-copy.jpgTang dynasty performance hall, Laitan, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/p1012157-copy.jpg!670 Bodhisatvas in Laitan, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/temple.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/butcher.jpgAn adorable old butcher (we asked) in front of his house.2021-09-14T22:11:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2017/09/12/india-kabini-safari/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_5069-copy-2.jpgDSC_5069 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_5039-copy-2.jpgDSC_5039 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_5163-copy.jpgDSC_5163 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_5090-copy.jpgDSC_5090 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_5059-copy.jpgDSC_5059 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_5039-copy.jpgDSC_5039 copy2025-01-23T22:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/06/04/iguassu-falls/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2167-copy-2.jpgDSCN2167 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/foz-de-iguacu-copy.jpgFoz de Iguacu copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2300-copy.jpgDSCN2300 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2299-copy-2.jpgDSCN2299 copy 2Walkway across the river - Iguacu National Park, Brazilhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2296-copy.jpgDSCN2296 copyView towards Devil's throat - Iguacu National Park, Brazilhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2292-copy.jpgDSCN2292 copyDouble cataracts - Iguacu National Park, Brazilhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2278-copy.jpgDSCN2278 copyPanoramic View - Iguacu National Park, Brazilhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn2170-copy-21.jpgDSCN2170 copy 2Under the falls!! 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The three fountains are supposed to grant health, longevity or wisdom respectively. Beware though, if you think you can take the easy way out and drink from all three. 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Randomly drawn, they contain predictions ranging from daikichi ("great good luck") to daikyo ("great bad luck"). By tying the piece of paper around a tree's branch, good fortune will come true or bad fortune can be averted. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/from-ipad-367-copy1.jpgTanuki Figures, Torokko Kameoka station - JapanThe Tanuki figures - Japan. 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(And no, that isn't a paid model! :/)2021-08-05T06:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2019/11/13/romania-highlights-of-an-unheralded-destination/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/romania-places-to-see.jpgRomania Places To See: Prejmer Castlehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sibiu-rooftops.pngSibiu Rooftopshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/corvin-castle.jpgCorvin Castle2021-08-04T05:55:11+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/06/06/top-travel-quotes/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/10.pngTravel Quotehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tq15.jpgMonks Texting - Hangzhou, ChinaUnderscoring the universality of adolescents with mobile phones!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tq-3-copy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA stomach churning look down from our hot air ballooon over Cappadocia!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/elephant-confucius.jpgElephant - 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CausewayNaga balustrade on causeway - Angkor Wat, Siem Reaphttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-461.jpgAngkor Wat - Central towere or GopuraNote centuries old steps on the righthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-172.jpgAngkor 17https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-15.jpgAngkor 15https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-37.jpgAngkor Wat sunsetA lion sentinel lit up by the last rays of the sun.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-33.jpgAngkor Wat - Ta reach (Giant Vishnu Statue)In the western entrance of Angkor Wat stands this gigantic statue of Vishnu, known locally as Ta Reach, revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike for its representation of the 'King of the ancestors and spirits'.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-32.jpgSunset at Angkor Wat 1We eschewed the horrendously crowded Phnom Bakheng for sunset and returned here, to be rewarded by this glorious vision of the temple bathed in golden light. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/angkor-31.jpgAngkor Wat SunsetSunset over the moat2021-08-01T16:45:06+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2017/09/05/brussels-through-architecture/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_2546-copy2.jpgDSC_2546 copyThe Carillon of Mont des Artshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_60802.jpgIMG_60802https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_6091.jpgIMG_6091https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_6088.jpgIMG_6088https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/0179.jpg0179https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/royal-palace-brurssels-c2a9milo-profi_tcm13-8955.jpgRoyal-palace-Brurssels-©Milo-Profi_tcm13-8955https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_1681-copy.jpgDSC_1681 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_2532-copy-2.jpgDSC_2532 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_2524-copy.jpgDSC_2524 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_2467-copy.jpgDSC_2467 copy2021-07-31T22:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2017/04/18/tanjavur-sublime-chola-heritage/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5237-copy1.jpgDSC_5237 copyLegend of the parting of the waters (Cauvery) for king Cherman Perumal - Darasuramhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5242-copy.jpgDSC_5242 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_6041-copy-2.jpgDSC_6041 copy 2Original Nandi - Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjavurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5063-copy-2.jpgDSC_5063 copy 2Roof of Nandi shrine with Maratha paintings - Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjavurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_6019-copy-2.jpgDSC_6019 copy 2Temple vimana against an adjoining shrine - Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjavurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5362-copy.jpgDSC_5362 copyFront view - Gangaikonda Cholapuramhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5985-copy.jpgDSC_5985 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5976-copy-1.jpgDSC_5976 copy 1Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjavurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_5101-copy.jpgDSC_5101 copyRear view showing both gateways - 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In ancestral homes it is usually a bronze mask placed on a solid wooden swing.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_1804-copy.jpgBhuta Kola 5Guliga and Panjurli2021-07-05T09:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/07/16/burano-island/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/thumbnail5.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3436-copy.jpgLace Museum, BuranoThe Palace of Podesta of Torcello in the Piazza Galuppi - now the Lace Museum. It was closed for May Day sadly.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3430-copy.jpgDSC_3430 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3441-copy.jpgChurch Of San Martino, BuranoThe church of San Martino with its leaning Campanile.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3439-copy.jpgDSC_3439 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3431-copy.jpgBurano Red Reflectionhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3423-copy.jpgBurano Yellow and Green Reflectionhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3416-copy.jpgBurano Boats and fishing net.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3413-copy-2.jpgDSC_3413 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_3412-copy.jpgBurano clothesline2021-07-01T20:57:16+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/04/13/the-changing-rythm-of-my-hometown/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0952-copy-2.jpgConstruction site, Mangalorehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0991-copy.jpgMangalore 9Concrete flats behind the little Naga shrine beneath a Peepal tree.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0982-copy.jpgTraditional house - Mangalore 10Ochre is the most commonly used colour, and sometimes a vivid terracotta. The bottom two - three feet is usually coated with tar to help repel dirt, especially during the heavy monsoons.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0981-copy.jpgTraditional House - Mangalore 7Laterite compound wallhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0976-copy.jpgTraditional Houses - Mangalore 8https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0975-copy.jpgTraditional House - Mangalore 2Rainbow Plastic!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0954-copy1.jpgTraditional House - Mangalore 5https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0973-copy.jpgTraditional house, Mangalore 1Roof detail https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0971-copy.jpgTraditional House - Mangalore 6Narrow and in most places very steep lanes that are more conducive to Tuk Tuks (Autorickshaws in local parlance) than cars. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0961-copy.jpgTraditional House - Mangalore 3Decay in the fading light2021-05-31T14:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2017/08/15/madrid-dia-de-la-paloma/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2226-copy.jpgDSC_2226 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2212-copy.jpgDSC_2212 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2200-copy.jpgDSC_2200 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2191-copy.jpgDSC_2191 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2184-copy.jpgDSC_2184 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2179-copy.jpgDSC_2179 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2167-copy.jpgDSC_2167 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2122-copy.jpgDSC_2122 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2110-copy.jpgDSC_2110 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_2108-copy.jpgDSC_2108 copy2021-04-08T18:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/06/20/couple-in-torcello-venice/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3465-copy-21.jpgSeated Couple In Torcellohttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3460-copy.jpgDSC_3460 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/thumb-1.jpgSeated Couple in Torcello2021-03-30T10:35:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/06/20/zanzibar-the-last-slave-market/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7489-copy.jpgAnglican Christ Church - Zanzibar, TanzaniaThe Anglican Christ Church under scaffolding. It is under restoration with IMF aid. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7486-copy.jpgDSC_7486 copy'Memory for the Slaves" by Claera Sornashttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7480-copy.jpgDSC_7480 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7470-copy.jpgAnglican Christ Church - Zanzibar, TanzaniaThe grave of Bishop Edward Steele's who was actively involved in the construction of the church, but didn't live to see it finished.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7461-copy.jpgAnglican Christ Church - Zanzibar, TanzaniaA plaque marks the spot of the whipping post.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7459-copy.jpgAnglican Christ Church - Zanzibar, TanzaniaThe cross said to be carved out of wood from the tree under which Dr. Livingstone was interred.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7452-copy.jpgDSC_7452 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_7448-copy.jpgSlave Memorial ZanzibarThe depressing slave holding area below ground.2021-03-19T18:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/portfolio/myanmar-itinerary/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_1095-copy-2.jpgU Bein bridge - Amarapura, MyanmarSunset at U Bein Bridgehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_2635-copy.jpgPagoda fields - BaganThe pagoda fields of Baganhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_2766-copy-21.jpgdsc_2766-copy-22021-03-14T11:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/01/12/around-inle-lake/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9121-copy-1.jpgDSC_9121 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9390-copy.jpgDSC_9390 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9356-copy.jpgDSC_9356 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9305-copy-1.jpgDSC_9305 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9304-copy.jpgDSC_9304 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_0078-copy.jpgDSC_0078 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9987-copy.jpgIntha Fisherman returning home at duskhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_9995-copy-2.jpgInle Lake Single Leg Rowing Fishermanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_0287-copy1.jpgTerracotta water pots at the Jumping Cat monasteryOur adorable Shan guide Phoe Lone (Kyaw Zay Nuang) of One Stop Travels, aided our enjoyment hugely. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_8621-copy.jpgPindaya Cave EntranceThe legend illustrated!2021-03-14T11:12:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/04/25/safari-nagarhole-national-park/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/leopard-.jpgLeopardhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/thumbnail31.jpgThumbnail3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1000862-copy1.jpgP1000862 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_2013-copy-22.jpgDSC_2013 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_2254-copy.jpgDSC_2254 copy8. Aunt does a mock charge directly in front of our vehicle. We are apparently in their path, so we are being requested to move!!!! Which we do.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/thumbnail-2.jpgThumbnail 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1000989-copy.jpgP1000989 copy13. It saddens me that they feel the need to hide their young from us, evil humans.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1000987-copy.jpgP1000987 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1000980.jpgP100098012. A few memebers of the herd cross first. Mom and aunt complete the second crossing with baby between them.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1000980-copy.jpgP1000980 copy11. We catch them at the other end, where another herd comes forward to greet them. 2021-03-03T10:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/04/13/jodhpur-flamenco-gypsy-festival-2015/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9972-copy.jpgDSC_9972 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0031-copy-small1.jpgDSC_0031 copy smallhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0820-copy.jpgDSC_0820 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9890-copy.jpgDSC_9890 copyDaniel Navarrohttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9868-copy.jpgDSC_9868 copy'El Indio' & 'El Bola'!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9832-copy.jpgDSC_9832 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9401-copy.jpgDSC_9401 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9399-copy.jpgDSC_9399 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9391-copy.jpgDSC_9391 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_9385-copy.jpgDSC_9385 copyKaren Lugo and Naike Ponce2021-02-11T10:47:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/11/20/tomb-of-itimad-ud-daulah/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/itmad-ud-daulah-header.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agrahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6294-copy.jpgDSC_6294 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6290-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulahhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6288-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-DaulahDetail of inlay workhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6287-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulahhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6285-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulahhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6284-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulahhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6281-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulahhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6278-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-DaulahPart Pietra Dura and part painted, interior detailinghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_6261-copy.jpgTomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah2025-07-14T12:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/01/28/faith-optimism-in-myanmar/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_3477-copy.jpgDSC_3477 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_0899-copy.jpgDSC_0899 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_4044-copy.jpgDSC_4044 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_3983-copy.jpgDSC_3983 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_3502-copy.jpgDSC_3502 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_3471-copy.jpgDSC_3471 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_3139-copy.jpgDSC_3139 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_1958-copy.jpgDSC_1958 copyThe anticipation is palpable......https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_1918-copy.jpgDSC_1918 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_1889-copy.jpgDSC_1889 copy2021-02-01T20:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/09/15/the-stone-of-the-desert/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-111.jpgKerak 11https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-10.jpgView across Wadi Kerakhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-11.jpgCannon balls and carved pedestalshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-5.jpgUnderground passage to the (later) Mamluke palace.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-7.jpgDefaced pre-islamic human figurehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-6.jpgLight at the end of the tunnel?https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-4.jpgIslamic decorative elementshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-3.jpgOur Bedouin guide near an underground passagehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-9.jpgArched hallways on two levels of the North level.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kerak-2a.jpgThe most notable architectural feature surviving is the north wall, into which are built immense arched halls on two levels. 2024-02-10T12:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/09/29/petra-revisited/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_6014-copy.jpgDSC_6014 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn0109-copy-2.jpgAl Kazneh - The Treasury - Petra, Jordanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_5993-copy-2.jpgFeatured Image -- 27388https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn0105-copy.jpgAl Kazneh - The Treasury - Petra, Jordan2020-12-30T12:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/03/03/weekly-photo-challenge-distorted/2020-12-29T13:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/08/02/floralis-generica/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/flower-2-copy.jpgFlower 2 copy2020-12-29T13:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/08/25/the-barrio-of-kitsch/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn1897-copy1.jpgDSCN1897 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn1926.jpgDSCN1926https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn1918-copy.jpgDSCN1918 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn1914-copy.jpgDSCN1914 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn1902-copy.jpgDSCN1902 copy2020-12-29T13:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/05/24/peru-travel-wooden-balconies-of-lima/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1280px-balconescasaosambela-copy.jpgBalcony, Casa de Osambela- Lima PeruopyCredit - Aucahuasi - Wikimedia Commons. (Couldn't locate my image of the facade for some reason!)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/header-lima-balcony.jpgHeader Lima Balconyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1660-copy.jpgBalcony, Casa de Osambela- Lima PeruDetails of adjacent balcony from inside the Casa De Osambelahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1659-copy.jpgBalcony, Casa de Osambela- Lima PeruConcealed pulley and tackle to operate shuttershttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1658-copy.jpgBalcony, Casa de Osambela- Lima PeruBalcony window detailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1657-copy.jpgBalcony, Casa de Osambela- Lima PeruStreet view from inside the balconyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1651-copy.jpgBalcony, Casa de Osambela- Lima Peruhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1635-copy.jpgThe Bishops Palace - Lima Peruhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/casa_de_osambela.jpgCasa de OsambelaFacade of Casa de OSambela - and where San Martin the liberator of Peru was entertained by the owner Don Martin de Osambela . : Manuel González Olaechea, Wikimedia Commons 2020-12-29T13:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/04/16/a-cheerful-dose-of-bangkok-vibrance/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colour-8.jpgColour 8Multicoloured silk cloth tied around tree 'haunted' with heavenly spirits! - Wat Bung Kunghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colour-7.jpgColour 7Damnoen Saduak Floating Markethttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colour-5.jpgColour 5Orchids in Pak Klong Talat (Giant Flower Market)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colour-4.jpgColour 4Chilies - Pak Klong Talat (Giant Flower Markethttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colour-2.jpgColour 2Scarily colourful juice in a street stallhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colour-1.jpgColour 1Detail of faience mosaic in Wat Arun 2020-12-29T13:41:30+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/04/21/conspicuous-contrast/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0841-copy.jpgBangkok Hoarding 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0840-copy.jpgDSC_0840 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0839-copy.jpgDSC_0839 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0838-copy.jpgDSC_0838 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0836-copy.jpgDSC_0836 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/contrast-header.jpgContrast Header2020-12-29T13:41:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/17/lunchtime-memories/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/our-lunch-copy.jpgLunch at Laitan ancient townOur day in Laitan ancient town, was idyllic, and our simple lunch on this farners boat added considerably to our enjoyment.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p8311355.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnother institution, this time in PAris. I do not exaggerate when i say that his hole in the wall Falafal joint in the Jewish quarter of the Marais, serves up the BEST falafals outside Lebanon (am assuming lebanon is the best place for the stuff)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tigre-lunch.jpgTigre lunchhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0382-copy.jpgDSC_0382 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p8261064.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn3029.jpgDSCN3029https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0998.jpgDSC_0998https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0851.jpgDSC_0851https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0407.jpgDSC_0407https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0180.jpgDSC_01802020-12-29T13:38:02+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/02/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0400-copy1.jpgRear view, Wat Mai - 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It is inspired by the figureeads on the prows of ships and its head has been transplanted by that of Captain Elcano!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2771-copy.jpgView, GetariaOne of many magnificent views.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2731-copy.jpgDSC_2731 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2723.jpgDSC_2723https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2698-copy.jpgDSC_2698 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2680-copy.jpgSea view - GetariaA dramatic morning!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2618-copy.jpgDSC_2618 copyThe helado de queso might not look stunning, but it was! That is half a portion incidentally, its apportioning the reason for the messy image. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2600-copy.jpgDSC_2600 copyChopped lobster in an onion, tomato and egg white sauce.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_2577-copy.jpgElcano Monument - GetariaThe 1922 monument marking the 4th century of Elcano's successful circumnavigation of the earth. 2020-12-29T12:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/09/10/top-five-destinations/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/thumnail.jpgThumnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/thumbnail4.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mc-kyoto-copy.jpgM&C Kyoto copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dscn1214-copy.jpgDSCN1214 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_2745-copy.jpgDSC_2745 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_2018-copy.jpgDSC_2018 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blue-mosque-copy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-12-23T15:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2020/12/18/2020-review/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gorilla-chewing-bamboo-in-rwanda.jpgMountain Gorilla In Rwanda2021-09-19T16:31:54+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/05/04/rio-d-janeiro/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/view-2.jpgRio de Janeiro 5View from Corcovado at duskhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/header-2.jpgheader 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1214-copy.jpgRio de JaneiroPraia de Botafogo from Corcovado. And along with a view of the boats of the Rio Yacht Club with the Morro da Urca and Pão de Açúcar in the backgroundhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1192-copy.jpgRio de Janeiro 2View of Copacabana beach from Pão de Açúcar or Sugar Loaf Mountainhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1191-copy.jpgDSCN1191 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1191-copy-2.jpgView from Pão de AçúcarView of Corcovado from Pão de Açúcarhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1179-copy.jpgRio de Janeiro 4View from Pão de Açúcar” (Sugar Loaf mountain)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1172-copy.jpgRio de Janeiro 3Centro district framed in a window of the Parque das Ruínashttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn1168-copy.jpgRio de Janeiro 1View of the Centro district and its cathedral from Parque das Ruínashttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/corcovado-1.jpgCorcovado 12020-12-17T20:13:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/09/02/weekly-photo-challenge-free-spirit/2020-12-17T19:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/08/14/venetian-lion/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_2535-copy-31.jpgDSC_2535 copy 3On the Torre dell’ Orologio (Clock Tower). Here the rear paw is shown resting on water denoting mastery over land and sea.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_2535-copy-21.jpgDSC_2535 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_2623-copy.jpgDSC_2623 copyThe Bronze lion and the demoted Saint Theodoro with his crocodile, on the two granite columns in the piazetta.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4012-copy-2.jpgDSC_4012 copy 2On a flag. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_3027-copy.jpgDSC_3027 copyLooking down at Mars & Neptune from the arch at the top of the Scala dei Giganti (Giants Stairway) where the Doge was traditionally crowned.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_2849-copy.jpgDSC_2849 copyRestaurant signagehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4462-copy.jpgDSC_4462 copyThe bronze lion from below.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4181-copy.jpgDSC_4181 copyAt the feet of Daniele Manin, in Campo Maninhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4088-copy1.jpgDSC_4088 copyOn balcony supports.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4005-copy.jpgDSC_4005 copyWall plaque in Dorsoduro2020-12-17T19:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/05/20/venice-travel/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3285.jpgDSC_3285From San Giorgio Maggiore from across the waterhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_4461-copy.jpgDSC_4461 copyAnd the Riva degli Schiavoni around the same time!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3925-copy.jpgDSC_3925 copyThe Campo San Moise by the time I returned to my hotel at midday!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_2519-copy.jpgChurch of San Moise, VeniceThe Campo San Moise presidd over by the Church of the same name - deserted early morning.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_2652-copy.jpgDSC_2652 copyTorre dell' Orologio. Entry is through a tiny door from the Merceria side and through a very narrow spiral staircase. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_4307-copy.jpgDSC_4307 copyHave no clue what this inscription on the paving of the Piazza means, but I like the look of it!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_4132-copy1.jpgDSC_4132 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_4177-copy1.jpgDSC_4177 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_4172-copy-2.jpgDSC_4172 copy 2San Giorgio Maggiore from the Campanilehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_4157-copy-2.jpgDSC_4157 copy 2Basilica Santa Maria della Salut from the Campanile.2020-12-17T18:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/05/30/venice-wedding/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3073-copy.jpgDSC_3073 copy2020-12-17T18:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/06/16/the-best-of-venice/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3053-copy.jpgHotel Al Ponte MocenogoMy relatively palatial room at the Al Ponte Mocenigo!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_2730-copy1.jpgDSC_2730 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/thumbnail2.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3493-copy.jpgVenice - 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So grateful it wasn't up those steep stairs.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_7061-copy.jpgDSC_7061 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_7057-copy.jpgDSC_7057 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_7039-copy.jpgDSC_7039 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6999-copy.jpgDSC_6999 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6726-copy.jpgStradun - Dubrovnik , CroatiaThe 16the century Stradun.2020-07-09T22:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/05/06/chef-akshraj-jodha/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9684-copy1.jpgChef Jodha's Royal Feast - Course 6https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9672-copy1.jpgChef Jodha's Feast - Course 5https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9669-copy1.jpgChef Jodha's Feast - Course 4Clockwise from left: Baati (Traditional flour pastry filled with dhal), Gatta Tart (Chickpea flour tarts) filled with Ker Sangri, Dhania Murgh (Chicken morsels cooked with corriander seeds), Pithod Saubzi (Cooked gramflour and yoghurt cut into diamond shapes), Laal Maans (Lamb cooked in yoghurt and chili gravy), Dal Panchmel (Mélange 0f five lentils seasoned with asafoetida) Missi Roti (Chickepea flour bread) Bajra Roti (Millet bread)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9665-copy1.jpgChef Jodha's Feast - Course 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_96571.jpgChef Jodha's Feast - Course 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9656-copy1.jpgChef Jodha's Feast - Course 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0536-copy1.jpgBistro Desert Rose, ITC WelcomHotel, Jodhpur2020-07-09T22:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/04/18/sarnath-travel/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7475-copy.jpgDharmarajika Stupa, SarnathRuins of the Dharmarajika Stupahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7434-copy.jpgDSC_7434 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7425-copy.jpgDhamek Stupa, Sarnathhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/thumbnail4.jpgDhamek Stupahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7493-copy.jpgMula Gandha Kuti ViharaMula Gandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnathhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7491-copy.jpgMula Gandha Kuti ViharaFrescoes on the walls of the Mula Gandha Kuti Vihara, painted by Japanes artist Kosetsu Nosu.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7486-copy.jpgMula Gandha Kuti ViharaFrescoes on the walls of the Mula Gandha Kuti Vihara, painted by Japanes artist Kosetsu Nosu.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7484-copy.jpgAngarika Dharmapala - Sarnathhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7480-copy.jpgAngarika Dharmapala - SarnathStatue of Angarika Dharmapala, an eminent Sri Lankan, who founded the Mahabodhi Society of Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7477-copy.jpgMula Gandha Kuti ViharaThe New Mula Gandha Kuti Vihara2020-07-02T17:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/02/28/xian-travel/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/thumbnail-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011961-copy.jpgTang Horse - Shaanxi History Museum, XianI so wanted a Tang horse like that, but the good ones were way too pricey. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011875-copy.jpgTerracotta Warriors - Xian, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011845-copy.jpgGrand Mosque - Xian ChinaGrand Mosque https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011842-copy.jpgGrand Mosque - Xian ChinaGrand Mosque https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011816-copy.jpgWall and gate - Xian, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011813-copy.jpgWall & towers - Xian Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/p1011810-copy.jpgOn top of the wall in Xianhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bell1.jpgBronze bell - Xian China2020-06-12T19:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/01/29/kolkata-travel-kumartuli/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9770-copy-21.jpgDSC_9770 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kumartuli-durga-idols.jpgKumartuli Durga IdolsImage couresy: Manjit Singh Hoonjan. 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The Urge To Wanderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/white-peace.jpgWhirling Dervish2020-05-22T19:16:37+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/05/19/sunset-in-zadar/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_8967-copy-2.jpgGreeting The Sun - Zadar, Croatia2020-05-20T11:31:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/09/04/jaunpur-bridge/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6931-copy.jpgHorse cart - JaunpurHorse cart - Jaunpurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6929-copy.jpgDSC_6929 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6915-copy.jpgShahi Bridge, JaunpurMakeshift shops on either side of the bridgehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6907-copy.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurLittle students from the Madarasa. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6903-copy.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurSide view indicating height of the portal.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6877-copy-2.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurArches supporten the high ceilinged prayer hall.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6875-copy.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurThe pillared halls around the square courtyard. The first floor here houses a Madarasa (School)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6867-copy.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurSecond pylonhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6857-copy.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurEntrancehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_6856-copy.jpgAtala Mosque - JaunpurThe 23 meter high entrance pylon of the Atala Mosque2020-05-17T21:58:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/09/12/the-city-of-victory/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jaipur-1.jpgInterior, Amber Forthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-17.jpgHand painted interior, Samode Palacehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-16.jpgMubarak Mahal, meaning the 'Auspicious Palace', was built with a fusion of the Islamic, Rajput and European architectural styles in the late 19th century by Maharaja Madho Singh II as reception centre for foreign diplomats and visitors.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-14.jpgAmber Fort, the old royal residence of the Kachwaha clan - the royal family of Jaipurhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-13.jpgRamparts, Amber Forthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-11.jpgAscending the steep path to Amber fort on elephant back!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-10.jpgCity Palace, where the erstwhile royal family still resides https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-9.jpgJal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. This image was taken before it was restored.JJal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. This image was taken before it was restored.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-8.jpgThe most striking instrument in the Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in the 18th century and now a Unesco World heritage site, is the 'Brihat Samrat Yantra' which is supposedly the largest sundial in the world.The most striking instrument in the Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in the 18th century and now a Unesco World heritage site, is the 'Brihat Samrat Yantra' which is supposedly the largest sundial in the world.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jai-7.jpgStreet scene 2020-05-17T21:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/08/05/lucknow-walk-in-the-chowk/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/thumbnail-2.jpgThumbnail 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6778-copy.jpgChowk, LucknowBiriyani being layered at Idris. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6765-copy.jpgChowk, Lucknowhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6757-copy.jpgChowk, LucknowTraditional Zardosi embroidery being worked on a sarihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6750-copy.jpgChowk, LucknowPowders and potions in a traditional Unani pharmacy! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6731-copy.jpgChowk, LucknowA doorway for the zero sized!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6727-copy.jpgDSC_6727 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6720-copy.jpgChowk, Lucknowhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6709-copy.jpgChowk, LucknowA crumbling haveli (mansion)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_6703-copy.jpgChowk, LucknowAnd another in better condition2020-05-17T21:42:57+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/04/26/haut-de-cagnes/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8170771.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8190855-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurPetit medieval Knights display their skills!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8190854-copy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8190828.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurThe church belfryhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8190827-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurAwaiting the Navettehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8180824-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurA painting comes to life!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8180823-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurAnd another, if you can ignore the cars!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8180820-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurAn arcaded path leading to 'our' bench :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8170779-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurA rather sad capture of a boule contest. Remember this trip was pre-blog :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p8170776-copy.jpgHaut de Cagnes, Cote d AzurView of Haut de Cagnes from Renoir's house2020-05-17T21:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/06/02/bologna-a-walk-in-the-rain/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3570-copy2.jpgDSC_3570 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3706-copy.jpgPiazza Santa StefanoPiazza Santa Stefanohttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3697-2-copy.jpgBasilica Santa StefanoA 14th-century stone cockerel - a reminder of Simon Peter’s betrayal: ‘…this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice…’https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3688-copy.jpgBasilica Santa StefanoPilate's Courtyard, Basilica Santa Stefanohttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3679-copy.jpgBasilica Santa StefanoBasilica of Saints Vitale and Agricola inside the complexhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3676-copy.jpgDSC_3676 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3672-copy.jpgPortico - BolognaOlder, wooden porticohttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3671-copy.jpgBolognahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3669-copy.jpgBologna TowersAsinelli and Garisenda Towershttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3656-copy.jpgDSC_3656 copy2020-05-17T21:36:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/02/03/tiger-sighting/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/thumbnail1.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1010924-copy.jpgTiger at waterhole - Nagarhole Reservehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1010899-copy.jpgTiger Sighting in Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_8874-copy.jpgTiger - Nagarhole Reserve2020-05-17T06:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/12/10/joy-is-no-5/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/thumbnail-joy.jpgThumbnail - Joyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_6290-copy.jpgDSC_6290 copy2020-05-17T06:21:51+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/05/10/a-mothers-day-safari/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/thumbnail-2.jpgThumbnail 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/thumbnail1.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1010323-copy.jpgP1010323 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_8831-copy.jpgDSC_8831 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_7209-copy-3.jpgDSC_7209 copy 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_7149-copy.jpgDSC_7149 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_5910-copy.jpgDSC_5910 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_5635-copy.jpgDSC_5635 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_4737-copy-3.jpgDSC_4737 copy 32020-05-17T06:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/05/20/ipanema-beach/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/red-2.jpgIpanema beach - Rio d Janeiro2020-05-15T08:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/08/07/the-mystical-inca-ruins-of-moray/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/moray-5.jpgMoray 5Those are people in the centre!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/moray-4.jpgMoray 4https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/moray-3.jpgMoray 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/moray-2.jpgMoray 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/moray-1.jpgMoray 12020-05-15T08:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/01/11/mekong-sunsets/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/header2.jpgHeaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sunset-phousi.jpgSunset Phousihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sunset-phousi-3.jpgSunset from Mount Phou Si, Luang Prabanghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sunset-phousi-2.jpgSunset from Mount Phou Si, Luang Prabanghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sunset-phousi-1.jpgSunset from Mount Phou Si, Luang Prabanghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sunset-1.jpgSunset 1Sunset from the pier, Luang Prabanghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0748-copy.jpgDSC_0748 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0747-copy.jpgDSC_0747 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0744-copy.jpgDSC_0744 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0742-copy.jpgDSC_0742 copy2020-05-15T08:31:35+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/04/01/breathtaking-desolation/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0477-copy.jpgBeng MealeaTree growing out of a minor shrinehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0458-copy.jpgBeng MealeaDancing Apsaras and other carving on temple wallhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0452-copy.jpgBeng MealeaSarcophagus considered too small to be that of the kinghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0445-copy.jpgBeng MealeaWooden walkways left behind by a film crewhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0437-copy.jpgBeng MealeaCarved window postshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0421-copy.jpgBeng Mealea - Siem Reap, Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0416-copy.jpgBeng MealeaInner Courtyardhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0414-copy.jpgBeng MealeaTree strangled shrinehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0409-copy.jpgBeng MealeaLooking down into inner courtyardhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0402-copy.jpgBeng MealeaCarved pediment and lintel, the latter with Airavath the three headed elephant of Indra, the lord of the heavens.2020-05-15T08:30:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/03/14/elements-earth-water-fire-air/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/thumbnail2.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_7099-copy-2.jpgGanga Aarti- Varansi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_9398-copy-2.jpgAblutions - Kolkata, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pb130220-copy-4.jpgBalloon ride over- Cappadocia - Turkeyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_60192.jpgCape Buffalo, Ngorongoro2019-12-24T21:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/02/ta-phrom-photo-story/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-14.jpgTa Phrom - Bas relief depicting animals (one resembling a Stegosaurus!)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-13.jpgTa Phrom - Central courtyardhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-10.jpgTa Phrom - Architrave detailshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-6.jpgTa Phrom - collapsed galleryhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-3.jpgTa Phrom - Pedestal at entrancehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-2.jpgTa Phrom - Apsarashttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-1j.jpgTa Phrom - play of light on a shrine entrancehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-1i.jpgTa Phrom - Tree choked wallhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-1h.jpgTa Phrom - hidden Apsarahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ta-phrom-1g.jpgTa Phrom Buddha through window2019-11-26T21:13:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/12/31/calling-on-zeus/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zeus-1.jpgStadium, OlympiaThe stadium where the first Olympic games were held.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zeus-header.jpgZeus headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zeus-10006.jpgTemple of ZeusTemple of Zeus, Jerashhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zeus-10004.jpgTemple of Olympian Zeus, AthensTemple of Olympian Zeus, Athenshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zeus-10003-copy.jpgTemple of Zeus, OlympiaTemple of Zeus, Olympiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zeus-10002-copy.jpgTemple of HeraThe temple of Hera. In the foreground is the Altar of Olympian Zeus, where the Olympic torch is lit.2019-11-26T19:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/04/06/on-the-edge-of-the-caldera/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oia-restaurants1.jpgOia, SantoriniThe narrow streets of Oia at duskhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oia-at-dusk.jpgOia, SantoriniOia at duskhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ship-in-sunset-1.jpgOia, SantoriniA schooner shot from our terracehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sunset.jpgOia, SantoriniThe not so spectacular sunset!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/looking-down.jpgOia, SantoriniWalking down to Ammoudi bayhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/volcano-2.jpgSantoriniSchooners docked at Nea Kamenihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/towards-fira.jpgSantoriniView of Fira from our boat to Nea Kamenihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/fira-harbour.jpgSantoriniFira Harbourhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ikies.jpgOia, SantoriniThe beautiful Ikies Treditional Houseshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/balcony-from-afar.jpgOia, SantoriniView of our hotel from the street 2019-11-26T19:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/03/31/postcards-from-kabini/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_8687-copy.jpgLangur - Nagarhole National Park, Kabinihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010948-copy1.jpgP1010948 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010947-copy-2.jpgP1010947 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_8978-copy1.jpgDSC_8978 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010962-copy.jpgP1010962 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010957-copy.jpgP1010957 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010956-copy.jpgP1010956 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010955-copy.jpgP1010955 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_8996-copy.jpgDSC_8996 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_8988-copy.jpgDSC_8988 copy2019-11-26T19:11:23+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/07/23/travel-theme-tradition-kili-jodishyam/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/header6.jpgheaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-7.jpgParrot 7https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-6.jpgParrot 6https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-5.jpgParrot 5https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-4.jpgParrot 4https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-31.jpgParrot 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-11.jpgParrot 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/parrot-2.jpgParrot 22019-11-26T18:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/10/02/reflections-on-our-road-trip/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5819-copy.jpgTaj Mahal, AgraThe sparkling facade in morning light! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7567-copy.jpgStreet scene - VaranasiFree for all - Varanasi https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/header.jpgHeaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7324-copy.jpgDawn on the Ganges - VaranasiSunrise on the Ganges - Varanasihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6465-copy.jpgDSC_6465 copyQaisarbagh Baradari in Lucknow. (Bara means twelve and dar is door)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5701-copy.jpgAkbar's Tomb, Sikandra - Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAkbar's tomb, Sikandrahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5149-copy.jpgHumayun's Tomb at dawnFirst glimpse through the early morning hazehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_4893-copy.jpgLodi Garden - New Delhi, IndiaLodi Garden - New Delhi, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_4614-copy.jpgDetail, Qutub Minar - Delhi, IndiaDetail- Qutub Minar, Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_4376-copy.jpgRed Fort - Delhi, IndiaRed Fort - Delhi, India2019-11-26T18:24:52+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/21/cows-in-india/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_7672-copy.jpgDSC_7672 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7672-copy.jpgCow - Varanasihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6954-copy-2.jpgCow - Varanasihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6768-copy.jpgCow, Lucknow2019-11-26T18:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/26/festive-cheer-from-the-city-of-joy/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/header2.jpgHeaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_9812-copy.jpgChristmas lights - Park Street, CalcuttaChristmas lights - Park Street, Calcuttahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_9803-copy.jpgPark Street, CalcuttaAnd oh so many people!!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_9356-copy.jpgChristmas lights - Park Street, CalcuttaChristmas lights - Park Street, Calcuttahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_9334-copy.jpgChristmas lights - Park Street, CalcuttaChristmas lights - Park Street, Calcuttahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0050-copy.jpgChristmas decorations in Bow Barracks, CalcuttaLanterns and garland lights in Bow Bazaar, Calcutta2019-11-26T18:19:27+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/02/14/tea-on-the-road/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0294-copy1.jpgChaiwallah - Kolkatahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thumbnail2.jpgThumbnail2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9607-copy.jpgDSC_9607 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9604-copy.jpgDSC_9604 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_5996-copy.jpgTea stall in Agra.This grumpy man in a tea stall was making 'Bidai' - a masala stuffed puri - eaten for breakfast in some parts of Uttar Pradesh. Delicious!! Never saw anything like it again in Lucknow or Varanasi! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0118-copy.jpgChaiwalah - Kolkata2019-11-26T18:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/03/28/calcutta-street-scenes/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/thumbnail3.jpgThumbnailhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9783-copy.jpgStreet scene, Kolkatahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9774-copy.jpgStreet scene, Calcuttahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9293-copy.jpgSisters of the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkatahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9136-copy.jpgCobbler, Kolkatahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0182-copy.jpgEarly morning fog2019-11-26T18:16:23+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/07/12/mehrauli/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4486-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiRajaon ki Baoli - a step well and the tomb of Adham Khanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4517-copy.jpg Mehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiKhan Shahid's walled tomb. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4511-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiI think this was Metcalfes boathouse!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4510-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiMore walled tombs, from the Lodhi period (?)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4509-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiParts of the Adham Khan complex.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4483-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4473-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiView of Qutub Minar from Quli Khan's tomb or Dilkusha. Quli Khan was the son of Akbar's wet nurse, so considered a foster brother. Sir Thomas Metcalfe later converted this tomb into a summer residence.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4468-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiMetcalfe's folly!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4464-copy.jpgMehrauli arcaeological park, DelhiThe dome of a Lodi period tomb in the distancehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4461-copy.jpgDSC_4461 copy2019-11-26T18:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/04/02/jodhpur-glamenco-and-gypsy-festival-prelude/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/51-dsc_4353.jpg51-DSC_43532019-11-26T18:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/12/05/chennai-floods/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pti12_1_2015_000357b_kuma.jpgHeavy rains in ChennaiPhoto courtesy R Senthil Kumar (PTI12_1_2015_000357B) via The Indian Expresshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chennai3.jpgRains in ChennaiChennai: People move from their waterlogged houses following heavy rains in Chennai on Tuesday. PTI Photo (PTI11_17_2015_000183B) via Indian Expresshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chennai_flood_1.jpgAPTOPIX India Monsoon FloodingIndian army soldiers rescue a man from flood waters in Chennai, India, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. The heaviest rainfall in more than 100 years has devastated swathes of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with thousands forced to leave their submerged homes and schools, offices and a regional airport shut for a second day Thursday.( R Senthil Kumar / Press Trust of India via AP) via Indian Expresshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chennai_airport_2646111f.jpgChennai_airport_2646111fPhoto Courtesy: Indian Express (Chennai_airport_2646111f) 2019-11-26T17:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/05/13/postcards-from-zagreb/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6407-copy.jpgDSC_6407 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6147-copy.jpgDSC_6147 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6428-copy.jpgZagreb, Croatiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6395-copy.jpgDSC_6395 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6392-copy.jpgDSC_6392 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6378-copy.jpgDSC_6378 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6368-copy.jpgDSC_6368 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6350-copy.jpgDSC_6350 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6319-copy.jpgDSC_6319 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_6279-copy.jpgDSC_6279 copy2019-11-26T17:46:28+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/06/02/a-concert-under-a-medieval-tower/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/galata41.jpgGalata 4Music concert, Galata Tower - Istanbul, Turkeyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/header1.jpgHeaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/360-oval.jpg360 ovalView through window in 360https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/360-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAView from 360 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/istiklal-musicians.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMore rhythm on Istiklal :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/galata-6.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGalata Tower https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/galata-3.jpgGalata 3Galata Towerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/galata-2.jpgGalata 2Galata Towerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/galata-up-2.jpgClose upGalata Tower2019-09-18T20:15:52+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/04/01/paris-roads/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_3248.jpgMother & child - ParisNuetrals and pops of colour! 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– Humayun’s tomb, Delhi. (Click on the image to read more about this grand mausoleum)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_4855-copy-2.jpgDSC_4855 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_4471-copy-3.jpgDSC_4471 copy 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_0205-copy.jpgDSC_0205 copy2019-09-17T18:57:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/06/20/rialto-market-venice/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_4072.jpgDSC_4072The church of San Giocomo di Rialto, with a foundation dating back to 421, which makes it as old as the city!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3216-copy.jpgRialto BridgeDetail - Ponte di Rialtohttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3210-copy.jpgDSC_3210 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_30941.jpgDSC_3094https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3824-copy-2.jpgDSC_3824 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/thumbnail-1.jpgThumbnail 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_4057-copy.jpgRialto Market, VeniceDeserted Erberia on Sunday!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3832-copy.jpgorse butcher, VeniceHorse meat!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3819-copy.jpgDSC_3819 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_3816-copy.jpgDSC_3816 copy2019-09-17T18:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/07/19/kazaridaru-meiji-jingu/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/thumbnail23.jpgThumbnail2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1501-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaPhoto shoot near entrance to brewery.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1500-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaEntrance to brewery from the courtyard.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1499-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaGorgeous ceramic containers.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1498-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaBottled sake for sale.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1497-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaSake breweries are distinguishable from other buildings by the Sugidama (balls made of cedar branches) hung over their entrances. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1496-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaSis on a sampling spree! Being the official photographer has its downsides.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1495-copy.jpgSake Brewery, TakayamaInside the retail section of the Funasaka Brewery.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0465-copy.jpgDSC_0465 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0462-copy.jpgDSC_0462 copy2019-09-17T18:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/03/17/kolkata-european-influences/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9197-copy.jpgThe ubiquitous Ambassador cabsThe ubiquitous yellow cabs! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9308-copy.jpgLunch in KasturiLike the Mehanes in Istanbul, the waiter brings you a tray full of ready items and for you to pick. The yellow and green stuff on the left is the Kochu Paata Chingri.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0017-copy.jpgTippu Sultan's MosqueTippu Sultan's Mosquehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9787-copy.jpgThe Metropolitan building, KolkataThe Neo Baroque Metropolitan building, that was formerly the Whiteway Laidlaw department store. The interiors are in a terrible state of disrepair.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9519-copy.jpgThe Howrah bridge, KolkataThe Howrah Bridgehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9321-copy.jpgCrab starters- Bohemian restaurantChef Joy's chilli pickle and cheese baked crabshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9295-copy.jpgMother House.Mother Theresa's residence and her final resting place. The board reads "In"!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9252-copy.jpgDSC_9252 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9235-copy.jpgVictoria Memorial, KolkataVictoria Memorial https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_9232-copy.jpgDSC_9232 copy2019-09-17T18:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/06/25/the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kwai-header.jpgKwai Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0060-copy.jpgJEATH Museum - Kanchanaburi, ThailandJEATH Museum - Kanchanaburi, Thailandhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0059-copy.jpgJEATH Museum - Kanchanaburi, ThailandPhotographs in the JEATH Museum. JEATH is an acronym for the primary nations which participated in local action. These nations are: Japan, England, Australia, Thailand and Holland. The museum inside Wat Chai Chumphon has been constructed largely in the form of an Allied Prisoner of War camp which is managed by a Thai monk. 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The Feria viewed from our terrace of our restauranthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/st-9.jpgThe Feria viewed from our terrace at Amici Mieihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/st-8.jpgPasaje de la defensa earlier known as Casa de los Ezeiza is one of the mansions that was converted into a 'Conventillo'. Originally built for the Ezeiza family in 1880, it later housed 32 families! These days, it houses charming antique shops clustered around atmospheric leafy patios. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/st-7.jpgThe statue of San Telmo in the side altar of the San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo Church2022-04-08T01:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/08/04/the-road-of-the-knights/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/road-of-the-knights-at-night.jpgRoad of the Knights at nighthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rhodes-palace.jpgGrand Master's PalaceGrand Master's Palacehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rok-header.jpgRoad of the Knights, Rhodeshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/road-of-the-knights-6.jpgRoad of the Knights 6French Coat of Armshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/road-of-the-knights-4.jpgRoad of the Knights 4French Tonguehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/road-of-the-knights-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACoat of Arms of Grand Master Carretto - A 1915 restoration of the original building from 1519https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/knights-hospital.jpgKnights HospitalKnights Hospital (Archeological museum)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/road-of-the-knights-1.jpgThe Road of the Knights - Rhodes, GreeceThe Road of the Knights - The arched bridge in the photo connects the Inn of Spain with the Inn of Provence.2019-09-17T18:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/08/08/edificio-kavanagh/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/header.jpgheaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kavanagh-building-2.jpgKavanagh Building 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kavanagh-building-3.jpgKavanagh Building 3https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kavanagh-building-1.jpgKavanagh Building 12019-09-17T18:28:17+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/06/18/underground-cities-of-cappadoccia/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/header3.jpgUnderground City, Cappadocciahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/underground-city-6.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe wider room insidehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/underground-city-5.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANarrow passage with niches for oil lampshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/underground-city-4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMillstone to block entrancehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/underground-city-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAVentilation shaftshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/underground-city-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/underground-city-1.jpgUnderground city 1The cooking pit2019-09-17T18:25:14+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/07/10/the-palais-the-pont/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/p8220958-copy-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-street12.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-81.jpgAvignon 9Pont St. Benezithttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-street.jpgAvignon 10Street art, Avignonhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-12.jpgAvignon 3The enormous banquet hall!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-10.jpgCathedralGilded statue of the Virgin Mary atop the Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms d'Avignonhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-9.jpgAvignon 5Pont St Benezithttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-7.jpgAvignon 4Palais des Papeshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-6.jpgAvignon 11Palais des Papeshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/avignon-5.jpgAvignon 7Place de L'Horologie2019-09-17T18:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/05/02/sheltering-from-the-rain-in-galerie-vivienne/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/studio.jpgArt GalleryArt Galleryhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a-priori-thc3a9.jpgA priori théA priori thé, Galerie Viviennehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/galerie-interior-1.jpgGalerie Vivienne Galerie Vivienne - 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IkebukuroThis I could relate to :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/signs-6.jpgShop name - Sunshine City Mall - IkebukuroSpeechless!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/signs-5.jpgShop name - Sunshine City MallDid look for a "There's".......https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/signs-4.jpgShop sign - Takeshita street, HarajukuMy sister named this "Brother of Burberry" . No prizes for guessing why!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sign-3.jpgRestaurant sign - Takeshita street - HarajukuNot quite my flavour.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sign-2.jpgMovie hoarding - ShibuyaBollywood beware :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sign-1.jpgAs know as PinkyPretty Pinky!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/headr.jpgShop sign - Takeshita Street, Harajuku2019-09-17T15:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/11/28/shinjuku-by-night-au-revoir/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0352-copy.jpgDSC_0352 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0350-copy.jpgDSC_0350 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0342-copy.jpgDSC_0342 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0337-copy.jpgDSC_0337 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0336-copy.jpgDSC_0336 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0329-copy.jpgDSC_0329 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0326-copy.jpgDSC_0326 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0323-copy.jpgDSC_0323 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0315-copy.jpgDSC_0315 https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0312-copy.jpgDSC_0312 2019-09-17T14:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/01/28/fortress-in-focus/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-21.jpgOsaka 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-18.jpgOsaka 18An ageing super hero!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-17.jpgOsaka 17Artist at workhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-16.jpgOsaka 16Battle scenes in the museumhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-15.jpgOsaka 15View from the observation deck https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-14.jpgOsaka 14https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-13.jpgOsaka 13https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-12.jpgOsaka 12https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-11.jpgOsaka 11https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/osaka-10.jpgOsaka 102019-09-17T14:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/01/07/multiple-multiples/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple-161.jpgLuxor, Egypt - Sphinx lined ceremonial routehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiples-19.jpgUmbrellasBangalore, India - Festive decoration in an upmarket mall!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pergamom-5.jpgPergamomPergamom, Turkey - Arches under Temple of Trajanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/moray-5.jpgMoray Peru - The terraces of Morayhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple-151.jpgTerracotta WarriorsXian, China - Terracotta Warriorshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple-18.jpgTea potsKyoto, Japan - Tea potshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple-17.jpgMultiple 17Cairo, Egypt - Detail of outer wall, Ibn Tulun Mosquehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple7.jpgTender coconutsChennai, India - Mylapore markethttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple-13.jpgLuxor Luxor, Egypt - Luxor templehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/multiple-10.jpgFansChennai, India - Mylapore market2019-09-17T14:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/02/23/crossing-bridges/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/puente-de-la-mujer.jpgPuente de la MujerPuente de la Mujer or Women's bridge, Puerto Madero - Buenos Aires, Argentinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-15.jpgBridge 15Imperial Palace Garden - Tokyo, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-14.jpgBridge 14Kenrokuen gardens - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-13.jpgBridge 13Arched bridge, Miyajima - Hiroshime, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-12.jpgBridge 12Tongli water town, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-11.jpgBridge 11The canals of Suzhou, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-10.jpgBridge 10Canals of Suzhou, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-9.jpgBridge 9Canals of Suzhou, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-8.jpgBridge 8Main bridge - Tongli water town, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bridge-7.jpgBridge 7Old Imbaba bridge from our room - Cairo, Egypt2019-09-17T14:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/22/13782/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fortune-slip.jpgFortune slip - JapanKeeping my fingers and everything crossed!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kau-cim-4.jpgKau Cim fortune teling, Itsukushima Shrine, JApanSo what does the future hold??https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kau-cim-3.jpgKau Cim fortune telling, Itsukushima shrine, Japanread the corresponding answers they retrieve from one of 100 possible drawers.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kau-cim-2.jpgKau Cim fortune telling - Itsukushima shrine, JapanShaking of numbered sticks in metal containers, from which one pops out of the tiny openinghttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kau-cim-1.jpgKau Cim - Itsukushima ShrineA prayer and a wish2019-09-17T14:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/05/18/cambodia-floating-village-kompong-phluk/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/header4.jpgKompong Phluk, Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0753-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 54 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0655-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 13 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0627-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 7 , CambodiaCanoe into the mangrove foresthttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0619-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 8 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0608-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 9 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0606-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 10 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0583-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 11 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0582-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 6 , Cambodiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0573-copy.jpgKompong Phluk 14 , Cambodia2019-09-17T14:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/06/01/japanese-signs/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/from-ipad-348-copy.jpgDonut Sign - Kyoto, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/from-ipad-346-copy.jpgSignboard - Kyoto, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/from-ipad-344-copy.jpgSignboard - Kyoto, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/from-ipad-333-copy.jpgSignboard - Kyoto, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/from-ipad-331-copy.jpgSignboard - Kyoto, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_1512-copy.jpgShop Sign in Takayama, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_1507-copy.jpgAnimated restaurant signage - Takayama, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_1503-copy.jpgShop Sign in Takayama, Japan2019-09-17T14:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/08/14/paris-picnic/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/header-3.jpgBirthday Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_3076-copy.jpgDSC_3076 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_3074-copy.jpgPicnic on the Seine - goodies2019-09-17T13:59:20+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/11/04/japan-kanazawa/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-12.jpgKenrokuen Garden 11, - Kanazawa, JapanKenrokuen Garden, - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-11.jpgKenrokuen Garden 10, - Kanazawa, JapanKenrokuen Garden, - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-10.jpgKenrokuen Garden 9, - Kanazawa, JapanKenrokuen Garden, - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-9.jpgKenrokuen Garden 8, - Kanazawa, JapanKenrokuen Garden, - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-8.jpgKenrokuen Garden 7, - Kanazawa, JapanKenrokuen Garden, - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-7.jpgKenrokuen Garden 6, - Kanazawa, JapanKenrokuen Garden, - Kanazawa, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-6.jpgKenrokuen Garden 5, - Kanazawa, JapanA close-up.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-5.jpgKenrokuen Garden 4, - Kanazawa, JapanStar spangled lake! Jo Bryant (check out her reflection post) said I would spot the sparkles and I did!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-4.jpgKenrokuen Garden 3, - Kanazawa, JapanSunlight reflecting off the surface like little diamonds! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/garden-3.jpgKenrokuen Garden 2, - Kanazawa, JapanThe six attributes its name signifies – spaciousness, careful arrangement, seclusion, antiquity, elaborate use of water, and scenic charm – are perfectly incorporated to create a spectacular landscape!2019-09-17T12:03:57+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/05/14/weekly-photo-challenge-blue/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blue-mosque-3.jpgBlue mosque 3Interior, Blue Mosque - Istanbul, Turkeyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blue-mosque-2.jpgBlue Mosque 2Interior, Blue Mosque - Istanbul, Turkeyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blue-blue-mosque.jpgBlue MosqueThe Blue Mosque - Istanbul, Turkey2019-09-17T11:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/05/05/movement/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_1549-copy.jpgWind bashed palm trees - Chennai, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0677-copy.jpgBullet train, Hiroshimahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0305-copy.jpgFeeding Carp on the Chao Phraya river, Bangkok2019-09-17T11:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/08/07/paris-old-and-new/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/view-montmarte.jpgView from Montmarte, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/stavinsky-fountain.jpgStavinsky Fountain, Place Igor Stavinsky, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/philipe-auguste-wall.jpgPhilipe Auguste Wallhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nymphe-roue.jpgNymphe & Rouehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/medieval-houses.jpgMedieval Houses in the Marais, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/le-halle-head.jpgHenri Miller's "Le Ecoute" - Les Halles, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/le-halle-head-reflection.jpgReflection of the Henri de Miller sculpture, "L'Écoute" - Le Halles, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/le-halle-head-in-window.jpgReflection of the Henri de Miller sculpture, "L'Écoute" - Le Halles, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knife-sharpener.jpgKnife Sharpenerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/header-old-new.jpgHeader Old & new2019-09-17T11:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/19/hauz-khas/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5075-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New DelhiScooter art!!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5072-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5070-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New DelhiVintage brocade.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5068-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5062-copy.jpgHauz Khas headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5061-copy.jpgHauz Khas Kitsch!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5060-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5059-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New Delhihttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5021-copy.jpgHauz Khas - New DelhiCool Kathakali 'God'! 2019-09-17T11:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/14/paris-travel-allee-des-justes/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/community-allee-des-justes-header-copy.jpgCommunity - Allee des Justes Header copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/community-allee-des-justes-11.jpgAllée des Justes - ParisAllée des Justes - Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/community-allee-des-justes-header.jpgAllee des Justes Headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/community-allee-des-justes-2.jpgAllée des Justes - ParisAllée des Justes - Paris2019-09-17T11:26:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/09/09/pergamom-seat-of-satan/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/new-feature.jpgTunnel of Trajaneumhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pergamom-7.jpgTemple of Trajanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pergamom-4.jpgThe surviving columns of the Temple of Trajanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pergamom-3.jpgThe road in front of the Theater leads to the Temple of Dionysus through the Terrace. It is a prostyle Ionic Temple which was constructed in the 2nd century B.C. and reconstructed in marble during Caracalla's period in the3rd century AD. Its dimensions are 12 x 20 meters.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pergamom-2.jpgOne of the steepest theatre's in the ancient world!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pergamom-1.jpgThe Theatre of Pergamomhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pergamom-5.jpgFoundation of the Temple of Zeus2019-09-17T11:10:39+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/13/wat-loha-prasat-bangkok/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0202-copy2.jpgLoha Prasat, Bangkokhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/header-1.jpgHeader 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0239-copy.jpgOrdinance hall, Wat RatchanaddaramOrdinance hall, Wat Ratchanaddaramhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0235-copy.jpgThe carved stone Sema or Boundary stone - Loha PrasatThe carved stone Sema or Boundary stone https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0234-copy.jpgWat Ratchanaddaram Woraviharahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0228-copy.jpgDSC_0228 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0227-copy.jpgCorridor, Loha PrasatCorridor, Loha Prasathttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0218-copy.jpgThe Golden Mount in the distance - Loha PrasatThe Golden Mount in the distance https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0216-copy.jpgCho Fa roof finials, derived from the Garuda (mythical bird) - Loha PrasatCho Fa roof finials, derived from the Garuda (mythical bird)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0212-copy.jpgView of Wat Ratchanaddaram from the upper level - Loha PrasatView of Wat Ratchanaddaram from the upper level 2019-09-17T11:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/08/14/sunday-post-splendid/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/st-chepel2.jpgSainte Chapellehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/st-chapel.jpgSt Chapelle2019-09-17T09:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2014/01/25/paris-travel-place-igor-stravinsky/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2542-copy-11.jpgDSC_2542 copy 1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2542-copy.jpgPlace Igor Stravinsky - ParisStreet art in Place Igor Stravinsky, Paris2019-09-17T09:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/05/26/jodhpur-portraits/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9621-copy-3.jpgDSC_9621 copy 3A tonga (horse carriage) wallah with presence!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0323-copy2.jpgDSC_0323 copyCoveting that nose-ring (For my ear!)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0284-copy.jpgDSC_0284 copyWhose demure wife was too shy to pose for me.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9621-copy-2.jpgDSC_9621 copy 2A tonga (horse carriage) wallah with presence!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_9632-copy1.jpgDSC_9632 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0424-copy1.jpgDSC_0424 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0367-copy1.jpgDSC_0367 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0343-copy1.jpgDSC_0343 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0341-copy1.jpgDSC_0341 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0293-copy1.jpgDSC_0293 copy2019-09-17T09:28:00+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/11/28/buenos-aires-travel-recoleta-cemetery/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1758-copy1.jpgDSCN1758 copy1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1732-copy1.jpgDSCN1732 copy1https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1771-copy.jpgThe Alvear family vault - Recoleta, Buenos AiresThe family crypt of freedom fighter general Carlos Mario de Alvear and his descedants. A mayor and an illustrious president among them!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1769-copy.jpg Luz María García Velloso - Recoleta CemeteryA young victim of Leukemia, Luz María García Velloso's grieving mother is said to have spent several nights in the tomb with her daughters effigy. her tragic story has annointed her the resident ghost, who accompanies visitors to bars, and borrows their jackets, that are miraculously found draped across her sculpture next morning! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1768-copy.jpgCayetano Jose de Urquiza was representative, and Vice-Governor of Entre Ríos province. He was the son of the first Constitutional President of Argentina, Gen Justo José de Urquiza. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1766-copy.jpgRaul Alfonsin - Recoleta CemeteryA more modern and airy memorial to former president Raul Alfonsin who passed away in 2009https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1762-copy.jpgCarlos Pellegrini & AramburuThe elaborate mausoleum in the rear is of former president Carlos Pelegrini. He was also the founder of the Jockey club and the Banco de la Nacion. The female figure waving to him, represents the nation, and the child, the future. At his feet lies another president - Pedro Aramburu, in his stark and simple crypt. He was murdered by Pro-Peronists while interrogating him about the whereabouts of Evita's body! https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1760-copy.jpgRecoleta CemetaryOrnate mausoleums lining a 'street'!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1759-copy.jpgRecoleta CemetarySculpted metal door!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1758-copy.jpgDSCN1758 copy2019-09-17T08:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/12/17/old-delhi-travel-chandni-chowk/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/old-delhi-header-copy.jpgOld delhi header copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5374-copy1.jpgDevotees resting ourside Lal Digambar Temple - Chandni ChowkDevotees resting outside Lal Digambar Jain Templehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5551-copy1.jpgChaat - Old DelhiMore clients with cast iron guts :-)https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/old-delhi-header.jpgOld delhi headerhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5554-copy.jpgHidden temple - Chawri Bazaar - old delhiHidden temple at the end of a narrow passage near Chawri Bazaarhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5553-copy-2.jpgBarber shop - Old DelhiBarber shophttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_5540-copy.jpgChaat - Old DelhiKulle chaat - Scooped out cooked potatoes and other vegetables stuffed with spiced chickpeas. 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You don't want to know how those instruments of torture were used.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_1478-copy.jpgTakayama Jinya, JapanA litter. I forget if it was meant for the ladies. Seems too tiny.https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_1477-copy.jpgTakayama Jinya, JapanLarge meeting hall. 2019-09-07T02:20:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2015/09/05/hanging-houses-cuenca-spain/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1803-copy1.jpgDSC_1803 copyPlaza Mayor - Cuencahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1650-copy-2.jpgDSC_1650 copy 2https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1774-copy-3.jpgParadores de Cuenca, Spainhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1605-copy.jpgDSC_1605 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1846-copy.jpgCasa Colgadas - Cuenca, Spainhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1829-copy.jpgDSC_1829 copyThe rectangular building on upper right - Archivo Histórico Provincial de Cuenca - used to be the headquarters of the Holy Inquisition in Cuenca. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1756-copy.jpgDSC_1756 copyA rescue operation in search of two injured mountain climbers. https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1737-copy.jpgParador de Cuenca, SpainInterior - Parador de Cuencahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1733-copy.jpgParador de Cuenca, SpainInterior - Parador de Cuencahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_1725-copy.jpgParador de Cuenca, SpainInterior - Parador de Cuenca2019-09-07T02:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/09/07/luang-prabang-buddha/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/renewal-copy.jpgBuddha, Todai-ji - Nara, JapanBuddha in Todai-ji - Nara, Japanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0906.jpgBudha - Wat Bang Kung - Bangkok, ThailandBudha - Wat Bang Kung - Bangkok2019-09-05T20:05:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/10/28/travel-my-way/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pb130216-copy1.jpgLooking down from our hot air balloon over Cappadocia, Turkey!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sunset-flight1.jpgSunset takeoff!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/header3.jpgHeaderhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0833.jpgBangkok Traffic https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1012423-copy.jpgMaglev - 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Tongli, Chinahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tuisi-garden-21.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bridge-31.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bridge-21.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bridge-11.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tusis-bed.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tuisi-garden-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tongli-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tongli-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/main-bridge.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2019-09-04T10:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/03/09/weekly-photo-challenge-contrast/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pa222357-copy.jpgJin Mao Tower from the Yu Yuan Garden - Shanghai, ChinaJin Mao Tower from the Yu Yuan Garden - Shanghai, China2019-09-04T10:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2013/10/24/brown-from-around-the-world/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0396-copy1.jpgMarket, Bangkok - ThailandMarket - Bangkok, Thailandhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wadi-rum-6.jpgCamels - Wadi Rum, Jordanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_2532-copy.jpgInterior of the Musée des Arts et Métiers metro stop, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wadi-rum-8.jpgWadi Rum, Jordanhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5999-copy.jpgKullad Chai (Tea) - Agra, Indiahttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_2106-copy.jpgExhibit, Musée du Quai Branleyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_2047-copy.jpgEiffel Tower, Parishttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/096-copy.jpgGrilled Quail Breasts, Dans Les Landes - Paris2019-09-03T20:06:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2016/07/20/walk-through-lodhi-gardens/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4885-copy1.jpgSheesh Gumbad framedSheesh Gumbad framed in an arch of the Bada Gumbadhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4833-copy.jpgMuhammad Shah Sayyid Tomb, Lodhi GardenTomb of Muhammad Shah Sayyidhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_5000-copy.jpgDSC_5000 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4983-copy.jpgDSC_4983 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4975-copy.jpgDSC_4975 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4973-copy.jpgDSC_4973 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4963-copy.jpgDSC_4963 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4961-copy.jpgDSC_4961 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4957-copy.jpgDSC_4957 copyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_4941-copy.jpgDSC_4941 copy2019-09-03T12:44:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/03/23/the-imperial-abode-of-the-son-of-heaven/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/roof-2.jpgroof-2Temple of White Dagoba from Forbidden Cityhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/roof-detail.jpgroof-detailRoof decoration of highest status on the roof ridge of the Hall of Supreme Harmonyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sun-dial.jpgsun-dialMarble Rigui Sundialhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/side-palaces.jpgside-palacesOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jingshan-view.jpgjingshan-viewLooking up at Jingshan Hill from the Forbidden Cityhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/interior.jpginteriorPalace of heavenly Purityhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hall.jpgHall of Supreme Harmonyhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/floral-detail.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFaience Tilehttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dragon.jpgdragonhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/central-carved-passage.jpgMarble relief between the stairways2019-08-27T14:27:29+00:00monthlyhttps://theurgetowander.com/2012/03/31/the-worship-of-heaven-earth/https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toh81.jpgTemple of HeavenTemple of Heavenhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/marble-gateway.jpgImperial gatewayImperial gatewayhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/interior-imperial-vault-of-heaven.jpgInterior of the imperial vault of heavenInterior imperial vault of heavenhttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toh10.jpgThe Imperial Way, once reserved only for the Emperor!The Imperial Way, once reserved only for the Emperor!https://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toh6.jpgInterior, The Hall of Prayer for Good HarvestsInterior, The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvestshttps://theurgetowander.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toh9.jpgPlaying Ti Jian ZiPlaying Ti Jian Zi! 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