India # 8 - Mangalore
Ship was greeted by a percussion group. There was an African beat and chant sound
The guides kept referencing poor roads and trash left at homes, on sides of roads, in towns and throughout the countryside due to political corruption. If lucky, trash may be picked up at homes once a month.
Plenty of factories in the area. Inexpensive bussing is provided for the employees as well as the local residents.
Throughout our touring we've noticed many people ignore pedestrian laws as well as disregard go-no go signals. Notice the man on the scooter. There's a helmet law in India requiring (at the very least) the driver must wear a helmet. Also, typically there are two and even three passengers on scooters and motorcycles.
Although there is plenty of employment opportunities albeit a person may need to work two or three jobs, we noticed (in especially urban areas), there are many men sitting around and simply doing something on their mobile phones. Also, here's an example where there is trash on a main street and the locals seems oblivious to the infrastructure problem.
Time for an early dinner at Jaques - the
French onion soup and an interesting pea soup concoction
Photos were not allowed. Jerry took a picture of an image he found on Google. Notice the statues on either side of the altar. Those are three-dimensional paintings!
Nice background music during afternoon tea time
Typical truck decoration
We were lucky to have an opportunity to visit a cashew processing plant.
There are many processing steps before the nut is packaged and ready to eat
The entire processing is "low-tech"
There is a significant amount of manual labor: Shelling, roasting, sorting, etc.
The largest surprise about the cashew it has a very oily feeling to the touch
If the nut is damaged during the processing, it is still used for a variety of culinary purposes.
Another beautiful and historical house to visit
Taking a look at the past way of living
Inviting! Lots of color!
We ate too much...but it was worth it!
"Hey buddy. Stop the honking. I don't care if U-turns aren't allowed. I can do anything I want. I'm a cow!"
French restaurant
This church is very unique. In the early 1900's, in two years a young priest painted every surface in the building using a fresco technique. The religious-themed artwork rivals the Sistine Chapel. Statues appear to be three dimensional. Detail is extraordinary. The "only" difference is approach was painted canvas pieces were attached to the ceiling.
Bags of freshly picked cashews are ready for processing
Every part of the nut is used. Even the husk is crushed and used for an oil substance
The average earnings is $11/day. With it comes medical and child care
Sorting and removing the skin
Employees going home on local bus
"Follow me. guys. I know this great place which gives us cows great food and drink. And, it's free..."
An old way to grind coconut
Indian spices:
The ship prepared an Indian-themed dinner. It was fantastic!
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