Part Five

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Asia
  4. India
  5. 2022-01 India #7 with Bellingham Safaris
  6. Part Five
View Slideshow
  • Cochin International Airport
    Cochin International Airport
    The Solar Power field is quite large.
    Kochi, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2414
    Larry L. Jackson
  • St Joseph's Church
    St Joseph's Church
    There is a lot more Christianity in this part of India.
    Kochi, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2416
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jewelry Advertising
    Jewelry Advertising
    There was a marked difference in advertising compared to the north, with attractive women promoting jewelry, diamonds, etc.
    Kochi, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2421
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Silks Advertising
    Silks Advertising
    Kochi, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2423
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church
    Church
    Kochi, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2426
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Communist Party of India (Marxist) Candidates
    Communist Party of India (Marxist) Candidates
    This was also surprising.
    Kochi, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2430
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tunnel
    Tunnel
    Part of the major north-south highway.
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2435
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Toll Booths
    Toll Booths
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2436
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pineapples
    Pineapples
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2438
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tiny Hotel
    Tiny Hotel
    The name raises questions.
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2439
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rice
    Rice
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2442
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Timber
    Timber
    Kollengode, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2443
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Loaded Motorcycle
    Loaded Motorcycle
    Hard to imagine that more could be added to this load.
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2445
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jute Bags
    Jute Bags
    The bags are often placed on curing concrete.
    Kochi Onward, Kerala, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2446
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coconut Works
    Coconut Works
    There are a lot of coconut plantations in this part of India.
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2448
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Elaborate Gate
    Elaborate Gate
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2450
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Loaded Motorcycle
    Loaded Motorcycle
    Another big load.
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2451
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tamarind Trees
    Tamarind Trees
    Tamarindus indica - painted trunks indicate no wood harvesting of the state owned trees.
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2452
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gentleman Saloon
    Gentleman Saloon
    Interesting cuts advertised.
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2454
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Funeral Procession
    Funeral Procession
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2456
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Aliyar Dam (Lake)
    Aliyar Dam (Lake)
    Toward Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2468
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hairpin #2 of 40
    Hairpin #2 of 40
    Aliyar Dam to Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2473
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hairpin Turns
    Hairpin Turns
    Our driver was clearly nervous driving all the hairpins, stopping about half way up to smoke.
    Aliyar Dam to Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2480
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tiger & Elephant Reserve
    Tiger & Elephant Reserve
    The reserve starts high in the mountains.
    Aliyar Dam to Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2482
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea
    Tea
    The beginning of a very large region devoted to tea plantations.
    Aliyar Dam to Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2498
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bungalow #5
    Bungalow #5
    Rustic, but comfortable.
    Stanmore Gardens Bunglaows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2506
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Main Building
    Main Building
    Located on a hilltop with lots of Eucalyptus trees, surrounded by tea plantations.
    Stanmore Gardens Bunglaows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2508
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Outdoor Dining
    Outdoor Dining
    We arrived for a very nice Indian lunch served out in the courtyard.
    Stanmore Gardens Bunglaows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2509
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lunch
    Lunch
    They were asked to bring smaller portions after this nice serving.
    Stanmore Gardens Bunglaows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2530
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Injiparai Tea Factory
    Injiparai Tea Factory
    Across the valley of tea.
    Stanmore Gardens Bunglaows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2511
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Colorful Houses
    Colorful Houses
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2513
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2517
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2518
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgiri Langur
    Nilgiri Langur
    Semnopithecus johnii - a new species.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2527
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus - the main reason we came to this location.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2533
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Ratufa indica - as large as some of the primates.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2602
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2625
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spotter's Sign
    Spotter's Sign
    Possibly making traffic aware, but also getting a bit of money from people who stopped to see the Lion-tailed Macaques.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2657
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Ratufa indica
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2667
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea Picker
    Tea Picker
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2687
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coffee Trees
    Coffee Trees
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#0731
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gazebo
    Gazebo
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2704
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Robusta Coffee
    Robusta Coffee
    Coffea canephora - beans drying.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2721
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rufous Babbler
    Rufous Babbler
    Turdoides subrufa
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2740
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Southern Coucal
    Southern Coucal
    Centropus parroti
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2750
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fire
    Fire
    The staff used old, dead tea stumps for the nightly fire.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#0811
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise
    Sunrise
    From my porch in Bungalow #5.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2773
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Wagtail
    Grey Wagtail
    Motacilla cinerea - female.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2778
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coleus
    Coleus
    Most of the landscaping plants are non-native.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2789
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Impatiens
    Impatiens
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2792
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flame Lily
    Flame Lily
    Gloriosa superba
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2793
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow Shrimp Flower
    Yellow Shrimp Flower
    Pachystachys lutea
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2794
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Morning Glories
    Morning Glories
    Ipomoea species
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2795
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Croton Flowers
    Croton Flowers
    Croton species
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2798
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Watermelon Drink & Breakfast Fruit Plate
    Watermelon Drink & Breakfast Fruit Plate
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#0511
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brahminy Kite
    Brahminy Kite
    Haliastur indus
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2802
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Whistling Thrush
    Malabar Whistling Thrush
    Myophonus horsfieldii - Whistling Schoolboy is the nickname due to a really nice song that I heard early every morning.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2806
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea
    Tea
    Due to Sunday lockdowns, we were restricted to the tea estates all day.  The estates are very large, so it was not a problem.
    Injiparai Tea Estate, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#4323
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    A seasonal river.
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2814
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2816
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea Tree
    Tea Tree
    80 year old plants in this part of the plantation.
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2817
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters
    Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters
    Merops leschenaulti - also a Red-whiskered Bulbul.
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2835
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stanmore Gardens Bungalows
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows
    On the hilltop.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2840
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2847
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Coral Tree
    Indian Coral Tree
    Erythrina variegata
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2853
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2616
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tropical Milkweed
    Tropical Milkweed
    Asclepias curassavica
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2869
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Billygoat Weed
    Billygoat Weed
    Ageratum conyzoides
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2871
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Stanmore Gardens, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2872
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Walking Iris
    Walking Iris
    Neomarica gracilis
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3641
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mango
    Mango
    Mangifera indica - new red leaves.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2889
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Three-striped Palm Squirrel
    Three-striped Palm Squirrel
    Funambulus palmarum - big yawn.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2902
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Peace Lily
    Peace Lily
    Spathiphyllum species
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2913
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrine
    Shrine
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2917
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fig Fruit
    Fig Fruit
    Ficus species
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2921
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgiri Langurs
    Nilgiri Langurs
    Semnopithecus johnii - mother and juvenile.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2933
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - This group of Lion-tailed Macaques were at eye-level and low in the trees providing great photo opportunities.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2941
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2967
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus - impressive canines seen in this yawn.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2972
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2984
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - sitting comfortably 20 feet away as were many of the group.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3014
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - juvenile coming down on a vine.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3016
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3041
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus - dominant male being groomed.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3054
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3060
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3069
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus - juvenile, female & another grooming.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3098
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus - a popular spot for juveniles.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3105
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - my favorite photo of the entire trip.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3108
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3118
    Larry L. Jackson
  • South Indian Flying Lizard
    South Indian Flying Lizard
    Draco dussumieri
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3136
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgiri Langur
    Nilgiri Langur
    Semnopithecus johnii
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3165
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Grey Hornbill
    Malabar Grey Hornbill
    Ocyceros griseus
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3168
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Serpent Eagle
    Crested Serpent Eagle
    Spilornis cheela
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3176
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Serpent Eagle
    Crested Serpent Eagle
    Spilornis cheela - looking backwards.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3177
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Robusta Coffee Beans
    Robusta Coffee Beans
    Coffea canephora
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3183
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - across a large gap.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3191
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soba
    Soba
    Our driver and car.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3196
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo
    Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo
    Dicrurus remifer
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3199
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lesser Hill Myna
    Lesser Hill Myna
    Gracula indica
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3204
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Upper Sholayar Dam
    Upper Sholayar Dam
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#5154
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Monica Tea Factory
    Monica Tea Factory
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3215
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Whistling Thrush
    Malabar Whistling Thrush
    Myophonus horsfieldii - male.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3223
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Library
    Library
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#5726
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Junglefowl
    Grey Junglefowl
    Gallus sonneratii
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3244
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Transformer
    Transformer
    Briar Tea Bungalows, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3250
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea
    Tea
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#2637
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea ready to pick
    Tea ready to pick
    The top three leaves are harvested.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#2658
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange Minivet
    Orange Minivet
    Pericrocotus flammeus - male.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3267
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown Shrike
    Brown Shrike
    Lanius cristatus
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3285
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spray Rig
    Spray Rig
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3287
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea Picker
    Tea Picker
    My guide recruited this worker to demonstrate the clipper box tea cutter.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3290
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea Leaf Clipper
    Tea Leaf Clipper
    A bit less discriminating than the hand picking of tea leaves.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3295
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange Minivet
    Orange Minivet
    Pericrocotus flammeus - female.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3300
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Velvet-fronted Nuthatches
    Velvet-fronted Nuthatches
    Sitta frontalis
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3305
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Rosefinch
    Common Rosefinch
    Carpodacus erythrinus
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3314
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-cheeked Barbet
    White-cheeked Barbet
    Megalaima viridis
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3325
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Civet Coffee Beans
    Civet Coffee Beans
    There is a commercial coffee made from coffee beans like this, very expensive and puzzling.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3341
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea Pickers
    Tea Pickers
    Using the clipper boxes.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3345
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange-headed Thrushes
    Orange-headed Thrushes
    Zoothera citrina
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3355
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mechanical Harvested Tea
    Mechanical Harvested Tea
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3360
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mechanical Tea Harvester
    Mechanical Tea Harvester
    The least discriminating way to harvest tea.  Lots of sticks and bits that are not wanted.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3365
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-cheeked Barbet
    White-cheeked Barbet
    Megalaima viridis
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3378
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Tulip Tree
    African Tulip Tree
    Spathodea campanulata
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3409
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lesser Hill Myna
    Lesser Hill Myna
    Gracula indica
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3431
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lesser Hill Myna
    Lesser Hill Myna
    Gracula indica - in a nesting hole.
    Briar Tea Plantation, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3437
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Deceased Actor-Politician
    Deceased Actor-Politician
    Symbol of a splinter political party.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3439
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Loading Cows
    Loading Cows
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3444
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Pepper Vine
    Black Pepper Vine
    Piper nigrum
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3447
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    Piper nigrum
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3467
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Asian Elephant
    Asian Elephant
    Elephas maximus - male. We were hoping to see an elephant walking through the tea plantation, but this is the only one we saw.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3464
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Catholic Society of India Church
    Catholic Society of India Church
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3466
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrine
    Shrine
    Common in this part of India. Comparable to Hindu shrines in other states.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3470
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wasp Nest
    Wasp Nest
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3475
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Porch
    Porch
    A nice spot to read and relax.
    Stanmore Gardens Bungalows #5, Injiparai Estates, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#0847
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Giant Squirrel
    Indian Giant Squirrel
    Ratufa inidica
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3488
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Firewood
    Firewood
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3492
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgiri Langurs
    Nilgiri Langurs
    Trachypithecus johnii - five in the photo.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3516
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - completely comfortable lying in the branches.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3548
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Whistling Thrush
    Malabar Whistling Thrush
    Myophonus horsfieldii
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3565
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaques
    Lion-tailed Macaques
    Macaca silenus - two females and a juvenile.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3575
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - another big yawn.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3615
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - checking an opened green Coconut.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3630
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vertical Blur Trees
    Vertical Blur Trees
    Artsy!
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3633
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zoom Blur Trees
    Zoom Blur Trees
    More artsy!
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3634
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tea
    Tea
    With afternoon lighting.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3659
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gaur
    Gaur
    Bos gaurus - male with four common Myna.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3677
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Silver Oak
    Silver Oak
    Grevillea robusta - heavily pruned in the tea plantations.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3678
    Larry L. Jackson