bangalore: lal bagh, part 1

A good view of Bangalore from atop the Peninsular Gneissic Complex, a 3E9-year-old rock formation, among the oldest in the world.  It reminded me greatly of Enchanted Rock.

One of the towers established by Kempe Gowda to demarcate the limits of Bangalore.  This is the southern tower.

Same thing, except some idiot is in the way.

On the way to the center of the park.

The tallest tree in Bangalore.  It's 300 years old, i think.

Some idiot blocks the fountain.  The tallest tree can be seen in the background.

The Glass House at Lal Bagh.  There are still flower shows held here twice a year.

More of the Glass House.

One of the mynahs on the lawn of the Glass House (insta-icon, people).

I couldn't tell if these were branches that went back into the ground or if they were roots that burst from the ground for some reason.

bangalore: lal bagh, part 1

A good view of Bangalore from atop the Peninsular Gneissic Complex, a 3E9-year-old rock formation, among the oldest in the world.  It reminded me greatly of Enchanted Rock.

One of the towers established by Kempe Gowda to demarcate the limits of Bangalore.  This is the southern tower.

Same thing, except some idiot is in the way.

On the way to the center of the park.

The tallest tree in Bangalore.  It's 300 years old, i think.

Some idiot blocks the fountain.  The tallest tree can be seen in the background.

The Glass House at Lal Bagh.  There are still flower shows held here twice a year.

More of the Glass House.

One of the mynahs on the lawn of the Glass House (insta-icon, people).

I couldn't tell if these were branches that went back into the ground or if they were roots that burst from the ground for some reason.

bangalore: lal bagh, part 2

A flower.

Another flower.

Yet another flower.

Gooseberries on a tree branch.

An 800-year-old tree, probably the oldest tree in Bangalore.

Some idiot sitting on the tree.

Raji, my guide.  He also took me to see a building that housed a variety of aquariums.

Another view of the gardens.

I forget what kind of tree this is... i know it's something i should remember, because it was familiar when Raji told me what it was.  He said that it's a dangerous tree (and you can see why in the lower left corner).

A close-up of the above.  The trees are dangerous because they have a tendency to fall over, apparently.

bangalore: lal bagh, part 2

A flower.

Another flower.

Yet another flower.

Gooseberries on a tree branch.

An 800-year-old tree, probably the oldest tree in Bangalore.

Some idiot sitting on the tree.

Raji, my guide.  He also took me to see a building that housed a variety of aquariums.

Another view of the gardens.

I forget what kind of tree this is... i know it's something i should remember, because it was familiar when Raji told me what it was.  He said that it's a dangerous tree (and you can see why in the lower left corner).

A close-up of the above.  The trees are dangerous because they have a tendency to fall over, apparently.

bangalore: get me the hell out of here

The Bangalore International Airport waiting room.  I actually endured a traffic jam on the way here that was caused by a bunch of cows in the middle of the intersection, loudly freaking out.  Note on the left the ghost of a long-deceased traveler, caught in limbo, never to arrive at his destination.

The entrance to the members-only lounge.  I wish the picture weren't so crappy, but that's the way it goes when i'm behind the camera.

Hmm, the line doesn't look THAT bad...

Ah, shit.  And there's more of this crap to the left.  "Now you feel like you're in fucking Disneyland!" (George Carlin)  Except Pluto and Goofy are making you empty your pockets and waving weird plastic wands around your body.

Hooray, i made it to Singapore... oh, fuck, not another fucking line!  Three X-ray machines in the gate, but only one is operating.  Blur thanks to being on the conveyor belt.  Screw this noise, let's go to the duty-free shop.

Oh, glorious Inniskillin icewine.  But wait, what's that on the right?

Cabernet franc icewine.  A mere S$213.  I can afford it.  Sure i can!  Awwww...

Incheon's stiffly welcoming architecture.

The prettiest part of Incheon.

bangalore: get me the hell out of here

The Bangalore International Airport waiting room.  I actually endured a traffic jam on the way here that was caused by a bunch of cows in the middle of the intersection, loudly freaking out.  Note on the left the ghost of a long-deceased traveler, caught in limbo, never to arrive at his destination.

The entrance to the members-only lounge.  I wish the picture weren't so crappy, but that's the way it goes when i'm behind the camera.

Hmm, the line doesn't look THAT bad...

Ah, shit.  And there's more of this crap to the left.  "Now you feel like you're in fucking Disneyland!" (George Carlin)  Except Pluto and Goofy are making you empty your pockets and waving weird plastic wands around your body.

Hooray, i made it to Singapore... oh, fuck, not another fucking line!  Three X-ray machines in the gate, but only one is operating.  Blur thanks to being on the conveyor belt.  Screw this noise, let's go to the duty-free shop.

Oh, glorious Inniskillin icewine.  But wait, what's that on the right?

Cabernet franc icewine.  A mere S$213.  I can afford it.  Sure i can!  Awwww...

Incheon's stiffly welcoming architecture.

The prettiest part of Incheon.