Travels of my eBid Cap

[Oldandintheway]

Shock Horror - eBid cap stolen by sneak thief.

#1 Accosted outside the Palace.
#2 Sil attempts bribery to make it go away!
#3 Bro secures our caps release from the critter, using a full Nelson & figure of 4 toe hold. ( the elephant dribble will wash out)

[Oldandintheway]

And so! on to St Philomena's Cathedral

#1 But first, "we must check this out" (I think someone got herself a birthday present?)
#2 The Cathedral - Batman's home when in India.
#3 Don't stand under the 2 huge working bee hives at the stained glass windows.
#4 And onward to the restaurant for that special birthday treat. Y.U.M.
#5 Plus Pina Coladas
#6 Not to dip out - Cheers with a couple of Old Monk Rums & Thums-up cola!

[Anniemcc2]

What brilliant photos - and a good read!

[sucadot]

so glad the ebid cap has survived!! Great photos

[suesjools]

Second Sucadot, love the elephant and the amazing architecture. Oh and the hottie looks good in every shot.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[Oldandintheway]

Fascinating pics!! Thanks for sharing! re: the Kumkum powder - the colors are gorgeous. Does each color mean something, or do they pick a color to match their outfit for the day? (Pardon my ignorance). The pawpaw looks yummy - never had one of those. Thanks for sharing sights I will likely never see in person!

In answer to this question from HerMajesty earlier, this link to Wikipedia should do the trick.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rc...N0QAyg&cad=rja

[Oldandintheway]

Chamundi Hill - Mysore:

The 1,062 meter hill overlooks Mysore with great views of the city.
Also has several temples & markets/stores etc.
Chamundi is a Hindu Goddess.

#1 Another Maharajahas' Palace. (The last Maharajaha of Mysore had 3 palaces, all of which can be seen from the hill)
#2 Looking back to Mysore.
#3 Unfortunately - where tourists gather, so do some crooks.
#4 Another city view.
#5 The main temple of Shri Chamundeshwari (features a 40 meter gopuram or entrance way)
#6 Devotee's file in for worship.
#7 Not all temples are as elaborate.
#8 But still attract large numbers for prayers.
#9 Bro & Chamundi herself.
#10 Meanwhile, Sil & friend narrowly avoid stepping in "IT"

[Oldandintheway]

Bindi mark & all

#1 Outside the Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple (Bro gets his bindi mark & gives blood for Shiva)
#2 Some temple roof construction works.
#3 Chamundi Hill street scene.
#4 LOOK OUT - he's behind you!
#5 This lady hand rolls 7,000 incense sticks per day. Whew!
#6 Statue of the God Nandi (one on the left) 5 meters high & built in 1659
#7 Back in town visiting the silk factory with some of the staff.
#8 Sil glad to be back in the hotel foyer (with her bindi mark) & looking forward to another Pina Colada

[Pink_Panther]

strange white mark to the right of your sil on 2nd to last photo . . . . can't decide if it's on the wall or floating . . .

A ghost of a tigger?

[Oldandintheway]

Good one Pink - and you may be correct.
Bro did say that he's pretty sure all the tigers were shot out in this area many years ago - unfortunately