Photos from Hampi

A large chariot used in festivals in the village of Anegundi, where we stayed. (Note the trailer hitch attached to the chariot.)

Incomplete bridge from Anegundi to Hampi. Construction of the bridge was stopped when it was determined that traffic would cause damage to the ancient temple structures in Hampi.

We took a ride on the Pampa River in these circular boats called coracles.

Coracles are used to transport all sorts of vehicles across the river, including motorcycles.

We stopped on an island to look around.

This lizard's for you, Dad.

Large temple complex in Hampi.

I've decided to start a collection of photos of trash piles in front of temples.

For my other collection.

Boys playing cricket in a temple complex.

We were never able to figure out exactly what these guys were doing, but they had awesome turbans.

This little boy was taunting a cow with a piece of food.

Another trash pile.

Petting a cow at Hampi Bazaar.

Hampi Bazaar.

Walking to The Mango Tree Restaurant for lunch.

A Nandi (bull) statue decorated for Dussehra.

Eating lunch. (Or just staring into space).

Fisherman with his net near the river.

Prostrated figures carved into the floor in front of a temple.

Carving at a temple. I can't tell who is winning this battle, the tiger or the soldier.

Kids playing on elephant statues in front of a temple.

The most frequently-visited temple in Hampi.

Another addition to the collection.

Lawnmower inside an ancient Jain temple.

Dussehra platform with elephant leg.

The Lotus Mahal. This photo was taken before it started raining and we had to cram inside the building, along with many Indian families.

The main, still-functional temple in Hampi.

The courtyard was flooded. The temple was cool, but we couldn't take photos inside. There was a temple elephant named Lakshmi.