1.28.2009

Jai Masih Ki! (Praise the Lord in Hindi)

I am home!!! After what felt like an eternity on planes and in airports yesterday wouldn't you know our flight from Dallas to Amarillo was cancelled due to bad weather. Half of our team took a cab from DFW to Love Field and caught the next flight out on Southwest. The other half of the team was able to get on an afternoon AA flight out of DFW. I'll tell you the extra money I had to spend on the Southwest flight was well worth it to be able to see Jeremy & Ella a few hours earlier. I am so happy to be home, to hug my family, and to get to sleep in my own bed! I'm excited to get back to work too. I have several sessions to edit and wedding albums to design over the next few weeks. I'm praying that I can get well caught up very soon!

I experienced so many great things in India and still have tons of photos to show you all. I'll continue to share with you some of what I experience here on my blog over the next week. We were able to do a bit of sight seeing while in India. You definitely can't go to India without going to the Taj Mahal! What an experience that was...I was speechless the whole time. It was such a blessing to get to see it with my sweet friend, Ashley, too. We took an overnight train (an interesting experience in and of itself) to the Taj, got there before sun rise, and drove around tho the back of the Taj across the river to watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, it was extremely foggy and hazy and the river was way down so I didn't get any great pictures of the sun rise or the reflection of the Taj in the river. It was so surreal to stand in silence and look at that world wonder though. I will never forget it! Due to the overnight train ride we don't look too hot in the picture below...haha!

We also went to tour the Khajuraho Temples. One thousand years ago 85 temples were erected, 20 of which remain standing today. The architecture and sculptures of these temples are absolutely amazing; although, not entirely G, PG, or even PG-13 rated. You see these temples are also known as the Kama Sutra temples. Needless to say, I won't be showing you any close up shots of these temples as they are quite graphic (as was our guide!). You can see the intricate detail of the carvings even from far away! They truly are a marvel to look at.










6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the pictures of the Taj. That is such an incredible... well wonder. I can't call it a building. It's so much more than that. I would love to see something with that much History behind it. I can't wait to ask you all about it.

The Temples sound very interesting to say the least. They look beautiful. That's how it was when we went to Pompeii, Italy. I couldn't take pictures of anything because there was like old school porn everywhere. Those pervy Italians.

Can't wait to see you!!!

Ingram Gang said...

With no surprise, your pictures are amazing.

I love the affect to the picture of the Taj in with the reflecting pool.

Glad we are home, but I had so much fun with you. Any trip I take, you are coming along. :)

Ingram Gang said...

p.s. I was going to title my first India post Jai Masih Ki, also.

p.s.s. see you tonight!

Anonymous said...

You look just like mommy in that last picture!

Anonymous said...

Those pics are remarkable Lez. I know you hear it all the time but I have to tell you in case you need a reminder-God has given you such a beautiful talent & gift. I can't believe there are actually Kama Sutra temples! What the heck did they use them for?

Anonymous said...

Ok, now I REALLY want to meet you! I have a heart for missions as well. I spent 2 years working for a missions org...I long for the day when God blends my 2 loves...photog and missions.

Please, please, please come to Love Affair :).