Off-Roading

February 7, 2010

High heels on an littered unpaved road. - Gangtok, Sikkim, India - Daily Travel Photos
(Gangtok, Sikkim, India)
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A high-heeled woman expertly navigates a typical unpaved Indian road.

This was a downhill road located near my hotel where the risk of turning an ankle is ever-greater as a result of Indians' habit of discarding garbage on the street. Thankfully, no one was injured during my stay but may the gods have mercy on those that walk the muddy street during monsoon season!

Our regularly scheduled weekday Thailand photos continue tomorrow.

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2 Comments - Off-Roading

1) 5600k -

Beautiful shot!

February 7, 2010
2) Travel Guy -

Thanks for the kind words!

February 8, 2010

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