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QUTUB COMPLEX. This complex in Mehrauli houses structures dating back from the Slave Dynasty in 1206-1296 and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the almost two dozens that can be found in India. The most famous structure on the grounds is the Qutub Minar that stands at 72.5m which, when built in 1193-1368 was then the tallest ‘skyscraper’. It was constructed on the orders of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. The carvings are delicate, awe inspiring. The other structures may seem to be in ruins but being in this place brings you to a time warp – that ‘eerily queasy biblical times kind of feeling’.
I had the most fun picture taking experience here.
‘It takes a good looking dude to make me smile this way.‘
As a solo traveler I am at the mercy of other people, most of the time strangers – to take my pictures. I spotted a really drop dead gorgeous hunk who looked like Adam Rodriguez (Eric Delko of CSI-Miami). Certain he was a local, I signed-language that I wanted my picture taken by pointing to myself, then to the spot where I would be standing before the background I wanted then simulated a ‘click’ to the click button of my camera. He let out a twisted grin and said with an unmistakable all too familiar accent ‘There’s really no need for that Ma’am. I’m from Chicago. Now just stand where you want and I’ll take your pictures’ After taking about a dozen shots he came up to me and said ‘Check them. They’re all very nice!’
Aaaaw, it was my lucky day!
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Thanks for passing by and liking my post. This was a little gem of a story with an amazing backdrop…intriguing!
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Best,
Eva
Beautiful pictures. I love the women’s outfits – they are so colorful and comfy looking.
Thanks George. The saris are always colorful. I actually had to run after these women to take this shot. Thanks for visiting.
That sounds really neat but where is your picture. Your photos look great. I love places that are ancient they fascinate me. Thanks for sharing.
I have loads of photos in this complex but if you notice, some pictures in my newer posts come from my Media Library . The Qutub Minar pics are from my earlier post ‘Delighting in the Old and the New in Delhi’. I don’t know what happened but I can’t upload photos anymore. It says HTTP error. When I have the time, I’ll have this sorted out.
Hi Beatrix, I finally sorted out the problem why I couldn’t upload photos the past week. I’ve added some more pictures and a picture of me taken by that random good looking guy.
Kamusta! Nice pictures. And interesting reading on your blog. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Mabuti naman. Salamat din, Marissa!
Didn’t you take a picture of the lovely man? Did you get his name? Phone number?? Amazing structure – they knew how to build for posterity… Have you been to Kathmandu? Snapper’s heaven there too.
Oh no, I didn’t. I might be misunderstood if I did. I just thanked him, looked his way when he left then sighed, ha ha. Nepal is in my bucket list but first I must complete India – the South (Kerala), the hills (Himachal Pradesh) etc.Keeping my fingers crossed.
A photo couldn’t really be misinterpreted, but I grant you, asking for his contact details might be! But then again, why not? He could only say no, and he wouldn’t know who to sue.
Hope you get to Nepal soon – but be prepared for the dust in Kathmandu – many of the locals wear masks.
Sigh. That won’t be anytime soon. If I have to do Nepal, I might as well include Bhutan and Tibet. Maybe when I’m older or when my travel agent gives me a good rate. I do have Nepal stories though. I’ve worked with someone from there when I had a short stint at the uni in London
Bhutan – definitely on my list, once I’ve written the bestseller…
That makes two of us.
i’m wondering what if the gorgeous hunk read knows he’s the centre stage of your story…
interesting post! thanks for liking my recent post. cheers!
I too wish he’d read this too. But it’s a long shot. But I’m very much married (and by the grace of God, happily so) so I won’t push the issue, ha ha
Best,
Eva
well yes, that’s true, haha….. which part of india is qutub minar? too bad i know nothing about cities and regions in india… cheers.
It’s in Old Delhi. I’d say in the fringes of New Delhi but it’s very accessible by Metro which I used all the time. Well, I don’t know much about India either but I try. It’s that captivating!
Best,
Eva
Bwahaha! I’m a solo traveler as well for so many times esp. now that I’m here in Cali. You really got to almost-riskingly pick the right person to entrust your camera with. To me, it’s best to have a tourist take a picture of you than from the locals. My way of thinking.
Hi Rommel,
I usually would request families – like a quid pro quo thing. ‘You shoot me, I shoot you’ kind. They would welcome this as they would want all family members in the picture. No mishaps so far even if I pick at random. I usually choose on the basis of my intuition and how the dude looks like, ha ha. Just kidding.
Seriously, I’ve friends who had locals run away with their cameras in Paris, Rome and Rio. Sad actually.
Best,
Eva
Good one!
Thank you!
Beautiful pictures – the colors are so vibrant!
India is always so colorful Kate. That’s what I like most about it, apart from its rich culture, ancient civilization and the people. Thanks so much for dropping by!
Best,
Eva
Ciao bella,
Wonderful post as always bella. (Who’s the cool dude? Ufa ufa ufa ). Talk to you soon.
LDA
Ciccio,
Ha ha, very funny!
E
I love reading about places I’ve not been to but would love to go (as well as someone else’s vision about places I have been). This one (and the rest of India) is now on my bucket list thanks to you. And a warm thank you for stopping by my blog.
Thanks. I hope you would visit India. It’s a place with a rich, ancient culture. I plan to go there again and again. After the desert, I plan to go to the snow covered parts in the hills and the beaches.
Your blog is so lovely! I love all your photographs and travel stories especially!
Thank you Amyelsie! You’ve been most kind with your praise. Much appreciated.
Best,
Eva