This morning we met Albert bright and early and headed out to visit a crocodile conservation park. I do not think I have ever seen so many crocs in my entire life, and they were all different kinds! We even got to see a large enclosure of crocs getting fed breakfast of yummy meat/bone. MMMmmmm... After the Crocodile Park we headed to Dakshina Chitra, a non-profit, community service project of the Madras Craft Foundation for the promotion and preservation of the cultures of the diverse people of India. The center was absolutely breathtaking. We got to witness Pongal celebrations, listen to amazing music, and walk through their craft bazaar. We also got to try coconut water. We picked out a coconut, the woman hacked off a chunk at the top, popped in a straw, and off we went! It was surprisingly salty, but I really enjoyed it.
Once done exploring the Dakshina Chitra, we were off to see the Mahablipuram, also known as the shore temples. The temples were stunning beyond belief. Having recently had a tsunami, a new portion of one of the temples was exposed, leading to further excavation of more artifacts. It is so amazing to be able to set foot in temples that are thousands of years old, and so elaborately decorated! In all there were three "shore" temples that we visited. Each of them equally impressive in the intricate stone detailing done so long ago, and remaining beautiful today.
As you can see my blog entries are becoming shorter and shorter. Not because we are doing less, but because we are doing SO much, that by the end of the day I am ready to pass out.... but of course I tend to my pictures and try to update my blog as much as possible, as well as write in my graded journal for class, and then my personal journal...Im still surprised Ive gotten any sleep at all! :) I hope you all are enjoying the blog as I go through my journey in India.
This morning we met Albert bright and early and headed out to visit a crocodile conservation park. I do not think I have ever seen so many crocs in my entire life, and they were all different kinds! We even got to see a large enclosure of crocs getting fed breakfast of yummy meat/bone. MMMmmmm... After the Crocodile Park we headed to Dakshina Chitra, a non-profit, community service project of the Madras Craft Foundation for the promotion and preservation of the cultures of the diverse people of India. The center was absolutely breathtaking. We got to witness Pongal celebrations, listen to amazing music, and walk through their craft bazaar. We also got to try coconut water. We picked out a coconut, the woman hacked off a chunk at the top, popped in a straw, and off we went! It was surprisingly salty, but I really enjoyed it.
Once done exploring the Dakshina Chitra, we were off to see the Mahablipuram, also known as the shore temples. The temples were stunning beyond belief. Having recently had a tsunami, a new portion of one of the temples was exposed, leading to further excavation of more artifacts. It is so amazing to be able to set foot in temples that are thousands of years old, and so elaborately decorated! In all there were three "shore" temples that we visited. Each of them equally impressive in the intricate stone detailing done so long ago, and remaining beautiful today.
As you can see my blog entries are becoming shorter and shorter. Not because we are doing less, but because we are doing SO much, that by the end of the day I am ready to pass out.... but of course I tend to my pictures and try to update my blog as much as possible, as well as write in my graded journal for class, and then my personal journal...Im still surprised Ive gotten any sleep at all! :) I hope you all are enjoying the blog as I go through my journey in India.
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