Jeepney

I was recently in Manila, Philippines and what caught my attention were the Jeepneys. These are a popular means of public transport like the autos of Chennai but are bigger and flamboyant.

King of the road

Jeepneys were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their crowded seating.

Even though they are a law unto themselves and hardly follow any rules, all Jeepneys have this customary 'How is my driving' statement

Jeepneys have their own stands but they stop anywhere and everywhere

There seems to be heightened security everywhere. Even hotels have check points and sniffer dogs.

Navrathri Golu 2005

Golu 2005

We decided to put up Golu for the first time this Navrathri. As I am discovering, this is yet another occassion for the women folks to socialize. An important ingredient of this Golu visits seems to the unending gift exchanges. I don't understand many things about the Golu, but my family seems to relishing it.

Some pictures from our Golu of 2005

Golu steps are now available in the ready to assemble fashion and costs around INR 700 for 3 steps

Jurasic Park
Pillaiyar, Dasaavathrams & Chettiar Bommais are still the standard staple in Golus
My contribution "bells" from various cities I visit