Having paused my fictional road trip of the Mid West, I have embarked on a Tour of India – At least I’ve been there several times.

I love India. It’s vibrant, friendly and you can always hear music playing – even if you can’t put your finger on the tune!

The almost complete statue of Jagannath in Chhattisgarh – no, it’s not a character from South Park, this is a real deity!

The “ISRO Lakshmana” completes first stage booster jettison as it starts its long journey to Mars,

Two new High Speed commuter trains arrive at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai

A toy seller on the streets of Hyderabad

A “Mr Picker” unit in the tea fields of North East Kerala.

With elephants banned from being used for domestic or industrial work, TATA Ele-dozers are now seen on the streets doing the heavy lifting.

Not the fastest fast food around, but if you are on the Jaipur-Jodhpur National Highway then it’s well worth stopping for a Chaat.

The Udaipur Express tears across the Deharje Bridge

A Thimayya Class tourist clipper – The Sword of India.

“Mr Riki” TukTuks are the Uber of the new age.

The Great Hall in the Museum of Antiquities.

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