Pi
Posted by Nerdyy
Once in a century on March 14 (actually twice if you use the 12 hour clock rather than the 24 hour clock) you get the first 10 numbers of Pi - also assuming you use the US format of month day year.
3.141592653
Airport
Posted by Nerdyy
Caught this gorgeous vista on a wet gloomy Hong Kong day with the clouds enveloping the mountains that form a backdrop to the airport.
Waiting for my aircraft to show up and take me on the long transpacific trek :D
Waiting for my aircraft to show up and take me on the long transpacific trek :D
The Second City
Posted by Nerdyy
The city of my birth and my first two decades or so of life, was also once called the Second City of the British Empire, with classical colonial remnants still dominating the landscape. Here are some glimpses.
A couple of non-building shots:
Time to bid adieu to India and start my long trek back home - again through Hong Kong :D
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| Raj Bhavan formerly the residence of the Viceroy of India |
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| Victoria Memorial - dedicated to (of course) Queen Victoria |
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| General Post Office - a classic domed structure |
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| The Howrah Bridge - any movie shot in Calcutta will have this somewhere |
A couple of non-building shots:
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| Ram Teri Ganga Maili Ho Gayee .... |
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| SPRING ! Yellow Gulmohar |
My Favorite City in India
Posted by Nerdyy
Delhi is just beautiful in late February early March with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s (F) and the flowers just starting to bloom. Here are some vignettes:
And finally to gladden the heart of a friend:
Next stop - the city of my birth and the first 22 years of my life :D
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| Mid Morning Traffic |
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| Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the Viceroys residence) |
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| India Gate |
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| North Wall of Purana Qila |
And finally to gladden the heart of a friend:
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| You Talking to Me ? YOU TALKING TO ME ? |
Next stop - the city of my birth and the first 22 years of my life :D
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