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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
| BCoF.. discuss the different types of entertainment that are popular in India. Is it different than what we're used to and why? Would this type of entertainment work in the U.S. or the U.K. or where our friend Wiesblaize lives? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_entertainment_in_India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfN7M6SD-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgAnj6r1O48   Generally, India literature is believed to be the oldest in the world. The country has at least 22 languages spoken. Oral and written forms of literature.are both important India has its own forms of classical music and dance. There are at least nine styles of these forms. Bharatanatyam: Is dance style. Kathakali: is for story performed as a play. (think of the word opera) Odissi: A vary ancient style of dance. Folk dances celebrate seasonal changes and expected weather. This names just a few of the types as examples. Each one has special music and meanings attached dating to ancient times in India. India is also known for it's ancient and beautiful sculpture Petroglyphs have been found in the country proving that ancient culture is the beginning of the artistic mind. Today the Indian film industry is the second largest in the world. In spite of the beauty and wonder our journey is giving us there is a down side to all cultures. In India there is a large street dog population. Because of Covid 19 the dog population that was not treated well to begin with are now in an even worse way. This problem is in all the large cities including Agra. The good news is that there are now more Indian people becoming aware of the problem. Groups and Individuals are beginning an effort to control street dog populations and feed them. This particular breed of dog which has been the main problem over the years is an ancient breed particular to India. When cared for properly they are a large , intelligent breed of dog worth saving. |
| We're staying at the Grand Imperial while we're in Agra. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297683-d671997-Reviews-The_Grand_Imper... 30 day: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g304551-d15008778-Taj_Mahal_... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal Everyone says this is the gem of India, what are your thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=665AHTNpf2o We're dining at Tea'se Me a recoomended place to see Agra at night from the roof top restaurant. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297683-d7789920-Reviews-Tea_se_Me...   {/centerMausoleum Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river.It has wonderful shopping bazaars,and majestic gardens. The Jama Masid mosque is located here. It is one of the largest mosques in India. The Taj Mahal is one of it's main tourist sites. The Yamuna river is a tributary of the Ganga. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier. The river is polluted. Some parts of it are considered ecologically dead. The Indian government does have an ecologist C.R. Babu who is helping the government to develop better rivers. The Taj Mahal in India is a mausoleum for the 5th Mughal Emperor and his wife, Shah Jahan. Its very intricately designed and a beautiful building. It's however a tomb. Only one of his wives are buried in the tomb. I guess you have to be very important on the earth to rate this kind of burial place. It is a blend of Persian, Indian, and Islamic architecture and built of marble. Its a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considering, I will probably be cremated and no one will even remember me after a few days or months. I'm guessing Taj Mahal may have a spiritual interest as well. There is another Taj Mahal. It is located on Randolph Air Force Base in Universal City, Texas. Which is near San Antonio. It is the headquarters for the 12th Flying Training Wing. It is a similar architecture to the one in India and also a very beautiful building. It was built in 1931. In 1987 it was added to the national register of historic places. One of the differences in the two buildings is a water pool in the front of the building in India. The building in Texas has water located in the dome at the top of the building. Dinner at Tea'se Mae was scrumptious. I enjoyed the setting which is especially modern. I ordered baked fish, pearl millet rice with a sauce and it was served with a flat bread. We had a lot of vegetarian options here. I really like turmeric and the pepper that is used in Indian food. Hot climates often have spicy foods because the spices help keep the food from spoiling. The people grow up with it so they are used to eating the types of spicy food we will experience on this trip. We can always fly back to Antarctica to cool off.  I finished my meal with a cup of Masala Chai tea. The ingredients are black tea mixed with cinnamon, cardamon, black peppercorns, and other spices. It is suppose to aide digestion, boost heart health, and lower blood sugar levels. A nice ending to the day. |
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