Photos from the early monsoon season...

Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose Look-out point. After an intense death-defying journey through tea plantations (sounds contradictatory? Tea Plantations equal peaceful relaxation, no?) we ended up pearched precariously high above a beautiful lush green valley below (again, Tea Planations were involved) with nothing but dual weathered steel bars to contain us. The view was amazing, the Indian tourists were plentiful, and I didn't even notice the monkey in the photo until after I arrived back home. They're that ubiquitous.

One of the reasons why I claim the journey in Coonoor and the Nilgiri's in general was so terrifying: we are going close to 40 km on a one-lane windy road with a sheer drop off to our right, sheer rock face to our left. And conveniently, there was oncoming traffic (also speeding) to battle.

Scott and I visited his friend from Georgetown Nirica who has the nicest most generous family ever. Never had I been plied with such vast quantities of rich, delicious food (gigantic crab seen here) and perfect wine. I honestly don't think I've ever eaten and dined so well in my life. Thank you, Nirica!

Train Station, Bombay. Taken from the inside of Nirica's car since I was chauffered and toured around Bombay the entire time. Only set foot on the monsooned soggy road maybe twice.
A laundromat. Time # 1 I stepped out of the car.