5th July 2009

From Sanskrit to Hindi,
Caitlin observes India,
Translates what she sees.

4th July 2009

I try to send fax,
Waiting...no line...still waiting,
My patience escapes.

3rd July 2009

In his element,
Fools meet in ritual play,
Face masks happiness.

2nd July 2009

Bone-setter's tools wait,
Dex hangs from makeshift platform,
No hygiene in sight.

1st July 2009

Bone sprung from ankle,
Trust in filthy hospital,
Shock, dismay and mirth.

30th June 2009

My heart remembers,
Inspired and engaged again,
Large gold image shines.

29th June 2009

No health and safety,
Ladders wobble, no hand rails,
Dark palace explored.

28th June 2009

Exhilaration,
Thrown against wind at high pass,
Pilgrims on journey.

27th June 2009

Speaking through gesture,
Mutual admiration,
An exchange of gifts.

26th June 2009

Riots at the mosque,
Yet here, incredible calm,
Water laps gently.

25th June 2009

Into floating world,
Men gather to trade spinach,
Breaking peace of dawn.

24th June 2009

No sign of trouble,
Lone tourists witness splendour,
Locals stop to pray.

23rd June 2009

Puja as greeting,
Venerated with flowers,
Mr Butt welcomes.

22nd June 2009

Dip into houmous,
A Middle Eastern transit,
Glimpse of Arabic.