{"id":6232,"date":"2015-08-15T17:28:25","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T17:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/obyoga.com\/blog\/?p=6232"},"modified":"2015-08-15T17:37:34","modified_gmt":"2015-08-15T17:37:34","slug":"ferguson-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.obyoga.com\/?p=6232","title":{"rendered":"Ferguson College"},"content":{"rendered":"

This morning Jill and I went for an early morning walk to Ferguson College, about a mile away from our flat. We weren’t sure whether we’d see many people out and about on campus because it’s Indian Independence Day and a holiday here. We were pleasantly surprised to find many people on campus walking, playing sports, conversing. Also dogs goats and pigs!<\/p>\n

I was overwhelmed with the wonderful photo opportunities with the beautiful people, animals and structures.<\/p>\n

This is Pooja. She approached us as we walked up Ferguson College Road and asked where we’re from. She’s a student and very nice.<\/p>\n

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A home along the way before entering the college campus.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Another two very nice students who approached us asking us questions.
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Campus buildings where classes are held.\u00a0\"\"<\/a>
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The turtle (Kurma) is frequently seen at entrances in India. Kurma represents “going inward.”\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

More campus structures.\u00a0\"\"<\/a>
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This is either a class, or maybe a prayer or chanting session.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a window looking into the library.
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After I took the two photos above a guard came up to us and told us “not allowed.” Then he closed the window. Too bad because he was really just pushing his weight around and it was a very beautiful photo op.<\/p>\n

Below are another couple students who were very curious about us. After we talked to them for a few minutes and took their photo they told us they were collecting foreign currency and asked if we had any. Do we really look that stupid?<\/p>\n

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I believe these ROTC-types were preparing for some sort of march or maybe an Independence Day parade.
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Look closely in the middle of the next photo. A chipmunk!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Cricket! Yes, cricket! We watched a little bit of this game, and this person was quite the big hitter! I took a video I’ll share in the next couple days.
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Another encounter with very nice people. These women work at the college. I had a hard time understanding, but they’re in uniform and I believe they do some sort of cleaning.
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This woman was feeding leaves from a nearby tree to the goats. I think the dog thinks it’s a goat.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This puppy was adorable and wanted to play with me\u00a0so badly but I have to stick with my policy of “no touching the animals.” They’re very dirty and probably full of bugs and\/or worms. This one was special though. Small and playful. Very cute!
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Pigs!! On campus. Wild. Seriously!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This also is on campus and is someone’s residence, complete with dish network of some sort.
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That’s enough for one day. We just returned from a glass of wine and a five course meal at JW Marriott. It was very good and I’m stuffed. I’m ready for a good night’s sleep (remember we’re 11 1\/2 hours ahead of SD time) so I’m heading to bed.<\/p>\n

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