Animals in India

Animals were EVERYWHERE in India.  I saw dogs, pigs, goats, sheep, elephants, cows and camels roaming through the streets on their own throughout the trip.  The cows and dogs were the animals I saw the most.  I was beyond surprised to see cows roaming through cities and sleeping in the middle of the highways.  Check out the video below, as well as the photos to see some of the animals I saw.  

Ms. Arora and Ms. Tricarico taking a ride up to Agra Palace on a beautiful elephant named Rupa.

While going through the toll booth, this camel was riding by.

A shopping cow?  I wonder if any of those skirts are her size...

Beautiful birds flew around in Dehli as I had my tea each morning.

There were countless stray dogs in India.  They all reminded me of Freddy.  

I missed him soooooo much on my trip!

This hungry camel is browsing the chip collection!

Sweet India

I do not have photos of all of the sweet treats I ate in India, but I will tell you about some of the things I enjoyed the most.  My favorite treats were burfee, gulab jamun (although ALMOST too sweet for my taste), rasgulla (also super sweet), ice cream and of course fresh fruits. 

The fruit in India is so ripe and delicious!

Chocolate bread and ice cream

I found Easter candy!!!!  That is a BIG chocolate egg!

Fresh squeezed juice in the morning!!  Mmmmmm...I love it!

Delicious India

The food in India was so delicious.  It is one of the things I miss most about my spring travels.  Luckily, I live in an area with many Indian restaurants.  I wouldn't say their food is as good as what I had in India, but it will have to do until I have the chance to go back again.  Here are some photos to show just a few of the things I tried.

Pani puri is fun to eat.

I asked out chaat should be made and Chef Balvinder decided I should learn by doing.
The next thing you know I'm wearing gloves and a chef's hat while making my own chaat!

This is what I had for Easter lunch this year.  My hosts stuffed me full of wonderful Indian foods.  It was delicious!!

I was spoiled once again Easter night for dinner.  This time I was treated to dinner at a restaurant.
I couldn't say thank you enough if I tried!

There are many McDonalds in India, but the menu items are quite different.

Would you like to learn more about Indian foods?  

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Colorful India

India is one of the most colorful places I have ever visited.  So many of the people are dressed in bold and bright fashion.  Sale items are arranged on tables outside at the bazaars, creating brilliant rainbows on each table.  Fabrics and trims are sold to creatively crafty folks looking to make their own colorful creations.  Fruits and vegetables are ripened to perfection to show their brightest colors as they travel on peddlers' carts or as they are displayed on the streets for others to buy.