Tuesday 28 April 2015
Photography- Day 1
Our first day in India has been different and exciting in ways I never could have expected. The food, the people, the smells, and the noises have been mostly unfamiliar, often inviting, and always intriguing.
That being said, there were two photos that I captured today that really exemplify the beauty and unique qualities of this country. The first is a photo of the Taj Hotel, a famous old hotel. The architecture of this building is what really caught my eye. It is the type of old school, dramatic, and detailed architecture that we have seen in numerous buildings throughout the neighbourhood. These buildings offer a startling contrast to many of the stray animals and more poverty stricken communities, but also seem to make perfect sense in this majestic land.
The second photo is of a couple of chickens who shared our sidewalk with us during our tour of the neighbourhood. Earlier in the day, we also saw two cows tied to a metal post on the sidewalk. This, too, is different than anything we experience in Canada.
-Simone
That being said, there were two photos that I captured today that really exemplify the beauty and unique qualities of this country. The first is a photo of the Taj Hotel, a famous old hotel. The architecture of this building is what really caught my eye. It is the type of old school, dramatic, and detailed architecture that we have seen in numerous buildings throughout the neighbourhood. These buildings offer a startling contrast to many of the stray animals and more poverty stricken communities, but also seem to make perfect sense in this majestic land.
The second photo is of a couple of chickens who shared our sidewalk with us during our tour of the neighbourhood. Earlier in the day, we also saw two cows tied to a metal post on the sidewalk. This, too, is different than anything we experience in Canada.
-Simone
Jewish India- Day 2
Tonight we welcomed in Lag Baomer at Chabad of Mumbai. The celebration included a bonfire, singing, and words of Torah. It was a great end to a long and fulfilling day.
Sitting around the bonfire, I felt the fire was symbolic of my time in India so far. Like India, it was hot and moved to its own unique and unpredictable beautiful rhythm. And just as fire sheds light on its surroundings, I hope this experience enables me to view my surrounding in a clearer and more nuanced lens.
Chag sameach!
Justin
Sitting around the bonfire, I felt the fire was symbolic of my time in India so far. Like India, it was hot and moved to its own unique and unpredictable beautiful rhythm. And just as fire sheds light on its surroundings, I hope this experience enables me to view my surrounding in a clearer and more nuanced lens.
Chag sameach!
Justin
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