Goan beach traders



I quickly bought something from these two and then pointed to Graham and told them that he really wanted to buy something too. Graham's a bit tight being from Lanacashire so I had plenty of time to sit back and snap a few shots whilst they concentrated on him.

A very amusing encounter which was repeated several times over the next few days.

I've included a couple more shots below - I think the colours are just fantastic.

I'd love to know what brand of toothpaste they use.

Maharashtra road blocks.


This is taken in a very rural arae near the border with Goa. On the first day of Diwali the young ladies in this village dress up in their finest, stand across the road and won't let you past until you've handed over some cash. Not an unpleasnat mugging.

As you can see in the distance there are more road blocks to be negotiated.