Farakka Town

Thursday, 19 February 2015

We had a chance to walk along the riverfront in the town of Farakka. We didn't actually see much of the town, just the waterfront area.

There were no facilities for a large ship to dock, so we used the "country boat" to come ashore. The gangplank is bamboo, as is the hand-held "handrail".

This boat is propped on its side to make repairs.

This young boy seems skeptical of us!

The road along the river -- a very pleasant walk. Would that there were such places in Vapi!

A cycle-rickshaw with a full complement of passengers.

It's not uncommon for a tree to become a shrine. The lingam shows that this tree is devoted to Shiva.

A more traditional temple just a bit further along the road.

It's difficult to resist photographing Nandi.

This cow was doing a remarkably good job of weeding, rather than eating, the flowers.