Mandarin Orange Monday 93 - Rajasthani Dancers in Orange - May 12, 2014

During my first visit to Jaipur, a dear forensic nurse colleague and friend, Virginia
Lynch, and I ended our stay with dinner at a restaurant called Indiana.  It was a 
delightful evening with delicious food and an amazing show.  We had the best
table in the house, front and center, and watched mesmerized, as the women 
whirled, slowly at first, then more rapidly, as the tempo increased, balancing
various pots on their heads, including a grand finale with a metal urn set aflame.
I was dizzy just from watching.

While their dresses were a beautiful and varied array of colors, this one of orange
was perfect for today's theme.  What wonderful memories looking at these 
photographs brought back.

I am participating in

Mandarin Orange Monday 93

Add your orange photo to join in the fun!

Colorful Puppets of Jaipur - October 22, 2013

Depending on whether you are in India or San Francisco, 
I have 42 or or 43 days left in Mumbai - it's 12-1/2 hrs earlier at home!

One of the things I love most about this "country of my heart, is the brilliant colors

everywhere, in clothing, home decor, puppets and, of course, cosmetics.  When

I finally win the lottery, I will return, oblivious of overweight luggage charges, to

outfit my new homes with all sorts of wonderful Indian purchases, in brilliant 

colors, to offset gloomy rains and to fill my days with happiness and wonderful

memories of visits to this land I love so much.

I am participating in

Mandarin Orange Monday 64

Monday Mellow Yellows

and

Blue Monday

Beautiful & Colorful Saris - October 7, 2013

It always seems to me that Indian women are dressed up when clad in their saris.  Even
for every day wear, they look so elegant.  I spotted this entourage last year when I was
in Jaipur.  Wish I could have gotten a bit closer for some better shots.

I am participating in 

Monday Mellow Yellows

Blue Monday

and

Mandarin Orange Monday 62

Monday Mellow Yellows and Orange You Glad It's Monday - Bright Yellow Sari and Bangles - September 30, 2013

Well, October 3rd is my 69th birthday and the beginning of my final two months 
in India.  Four months have gone by in a flash.  It seems fitting that my post
for today is of a lovely friend, clad in a gorgeous yellow sari, wearing bangles
and lovely jewelry and with hennaed hands.  The occasion was a special
Hindu holiday, Karva Chauth, when married women fast from sunrise to 
moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.  And, no, there is
no corresponding holiday when men fast for the safety and longevity of 
their wives!!!

I am participating in

Monday Mellow Yellows

and

Mandarin Orange Monday 61

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Venice Ambulance - September 16, 2013

I love Venice and have been fortunate enough to overnight there twice, on a Royal 
Caribbean ship.  I'm running out of years but I had so hoped to spend a week 
in Venice so I really could explore.  One sees everything on the water there and I
found this ambulance very unique.  I think I wouldn't want to have to be loaded
into one, though.  Rolling waves have to make that task a bit harder than on dry
land.

The colorful ambulanzia has orange, yellow, and even

a little blue so I am posting it on three Monday memes:

Monday Mellow Yellows

Mandarin Orange Monday, #59

and

Blue Monday

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Woman in Jaipur Bazaar - August 27, 2013

India's bazaars are always so full of color, from the produce and fruits sold to the lovely
ladies in saris, buying or selling.  This was taken in the wonderful city of Jaipur in
Rajasthan where I lived five months last year.  I just returned from a wonderful five
days there, renewing friendships and enjoying "the Pink City".

I am participating in 

Monday Mellow Yellows

and 

Mandarin Orange Monday 56

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Orange & Yellow Flower, Drowning in Monsoon Rain - September 17, 2012

In our torrential downpour last week, this cheery blossom took quite a beating
from the relentless rain.  It remained standing, however.  I'm not sure what it
is - iris, maybe.

I am participating in Mellow Yellow Monday, #191,

and

Mandarin Orange Monday, #10.

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