Happy Holi

Last year I was "off station" in an area where Holi is not a big deal.  This year I stayed at home to play before heading off on the spring break.

Our Housing Society organised a big party complete with water sprinklers, more colours than could possibly be needed, music and food.  Great fun but there was no way I was taking the camera down there so this solitary picture was taken from the spare bedroom window.

Whether you're celebrating Holi, Easter, a few days off work or just a change in the seasons, I hope you have fun.

Street Jewels

I spent a few days at Kala Ghoda festival in South Mumbai, so did these girls as part of one of the folk entertainment troupes.



I hope that one day they own jewellery which is worth more but for the moment they're rockin the little mermaid theme.

Bandra Thursday

I was caught up by a passing parade so I pulled out the camera and prepared to be be besieged by beggars, hawkers and other itinerate earners.

My guess is Durga but my Goddess-identification-skills need a lot of developing, as do my avoiding-McDonald's-signs skills.

Loreto Fest Saigon 2009

A few more posts from this event will eventually make their way to my adoring public but to keep you satiated here's the best 'fro seen since the Seventies.

Loreto Fest is the biggest live music gig in HCMC and all for a good cause so that makes getting drunk in the open air a good thing. Here are some details.