Esther's photos

Curiousity overcomes fear of strangers in this village near Ranthambore National Park ODT: The other side AIMG_5573

This shop in Agra, India, sold used tires of various sizes. AIMG_5849

Traveling down the road between Jaipur and Agra, India AIMG_5832

Gypsies on the road between Jaipur and Agra, India ODT: Humanity AIMG_5844

Traveling behind a camel cart on the road between Jaipur and Agra, India, this camel clearly did not want to follow the others. AIMG_5821

This vehicle on the road between Jaipur and Agra, India reminded me of Jethro Clampett's vehicle on the Beverly Hillbillies television show. The chains hanging down from the front of the truck are part of the decoration that makes each vehicle unique. This type of vehicle is known as a Jugaad. According to Wikipedia, jugaad means, "an arrangement or a work around. . . . Jugaad vehicles cost around Rs. 20,000 (less than US$ 400). They are known for having poor brakes and can not go beyond 60 km/h. They operate on diesel fuel and are just ordinary water pump sets converted into engines. The brakes of these vehicles very often fail and one of the passengers jumps down and applies a manual wooden block as a brake. These vehicles do not have any vehicle registration plate as they are not registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO). Hence, they end up not paying any road tax." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugaad AIMG_5824

Seen in a village between Jaipur and Agra, India. These semi-homemade vehicles are quite common and are used as small transports. The owners decorate the front with metal chains. This type of vehicle is known as a Jugaad. According to Wikipedia, jugaad means, "an arrangement or a work around. . . . Jugaad vehicles cost around Rs. 20,000 (less than US$ 400). They are known for having poor brakes and can not go beyond 60 km/h. They operate on diesel fuel and are just ordinary water pump sets converted into engines. The brakes of these vehicles very often fail and one of the passengers jumps down and applies a manual wooden block as a brake. These vehicles do not have any vehicle registration plate as they are not registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO). Hence, they end up not paying any road tax." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugaad AIMG_5797

Camel carts are popular transports in this village near Ranthambore, India. Although they are slow, they are dependable. AIMG_5784 AIMG_5784

Black winged stilt near Ranthambore, India AIMG_5767