“Madam, do you want a Rickshaw? I can organize all tours for you, and I can guide you”. No matter where you are going- just shortly after the arrival there is a certain guarantee to be addressed in this way every few meters. This does often not correspond to our idea of a nice arrival, … Read More “Joy and burden with Rickshawdrivers” »
In Hindu temples and a surfeit of stories, gods and images. Here in Bijapur – Islamic architecture, the Agra of the South as some call it. The buildings impress with their overall concept and moods. The Golgumbaz has one of the largest free-standing domes in general and the Ibrahim Rauza is a beautifully designed mosque … Read More “Bijapur – a first glimpse of the North” »
II’m in a family restaurant (these are restaurants, which are decidedly open to women and children) as a little girl is coming towards me. She looks at me and asks me very politely: What is your name and after my answer immediately a second question about my country of origin. Another answer, and two counter-questions … Read More “Meeting people” »
There are no cozy hotels, comfortable hang out areas or similar stuff here. The village consists of a lively main street and pretty narrow, whitewashed single-storey houses. The main street – a constant honking, shouting around, buses, cows, pigs, small food stalls and small shops behind. On the other side of the village there is … Read More “Badami – the charm, that reveals itself slowly” »
