Friday, November 28, 2008

Army Men With Guns






It seems the Indian government is taking this whole terrorist thing very seriously. When we arrived at the airport in Bhuj for our flight to Mumbai, we had to go through two extra security checks just to get into the airport – showing our passports both times. There were soldiers (or, as Indian TV refers to them: “army men”) with machine guns on the tarmac. Here in Aurangabad, there were armed security guards at the locked gates of the Taj Residency Hotel when we arrived. And, on the drive today to the Ellora Caves we had to stop at two security checks. They even searched the bus.

I'm including some miscellaneous pictures that have accumulated over the past couple of weeks.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

HAve enjoyed y our wonderful photos, and comments. Worried as I follow the happenings in Mumbai -
which CNN covers fairly well but not entirely . Times of India, my standby for news there - had some awesome stories particularly on the few minutes where a taxie drivers error saved the airport there. Am awed by the precise planning that went on there. You both take care - Auss reassured me you are safe where you are, take care and have Auss let us Mainers know when you arrive back safely .

n said...

Glad you are safe. The news from here looks gri

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love the photo of the door. Very cool photos!

Sandra :)