Monday, 11 March 2013

Hampi




We went with Chrstiane and Helmut to Hampi. What a place!!! The reminiscence of a great kingdom which richness is still visible although….mostly in ruins… Temples, temples and more temples. Big and small, simple and beautifully decorated. And all that spread on quite a distance. Add to it gorgeous scenery of enormous boulders and little river (irrigation channel actually) and charming village that literally touches the historical bazaar and temple.
Yes, the whole site is Unesco World Heritage… which means that is to be protected…also from the people who live there. The government works now on relocating entire villages. Of course, they resist ‘cause they live on the tourism...

Hampi is a very meditative place. It really inspires peace and reflection. The ruins are working on my imagination – how people used to live, worship, carry on with their daily life…

The girls arrived and we spend a lovely day together on the bikes.

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