India; How do you perceive it?

India is a very ancient country but, like China, also on the cutting edge. Its sad that some places in India don't get the benefits that other parts do. I love the India sacred art, but the Hindi and the Muslim remains. I think the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings ever made. All things considered it isn't very old, but speaks to a time when that part of India was under that rule. I can't say I agree with either the Hindi or Buddhist religions, but that doesn't leave the fact that the art made for their worships isn't wonderful. I will say, however, because of my health problems, I will probably never get to visit there. My mother went to Africa (Kenya) and all the medicines she had to take before hand pretty much made me understand that I probably won't be visiting too many countries. Not that they don't have any health care, but my own health problems are such that the preventative medications would probably be impossible for me to take. So, I guess I'll just have to look at pictures, and wish I could visit.

I haven't yet visited India yet but I do want to go there in the future. I would like to see the Taj Mahal in Agra and the beaches to the south of Goa. Kerala sounds like my sort of place. I know that India has an excellent train system and it is possible to get a train pass. I imagine there is much povery in India but it is becoming a powerhouse of industry which will one day make it a much more wealthy country. I think of India as being religious country with a few different religions. When I go there I think that I will fly into Delhi. I have seen some documentaries about India and it looks like I would love it there.

Along with Egypt & Mesopotamia (now Iraq), China, Greece, & perhaps a couple of others I may have forgotten, India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. However, with the spread of Islam, & after the British granted that area their independence, it's now India, Pakistan, & Bangladesh. I don't know if Afghanistan was ever a part of it though. Because of career obligations, & the lack of money, I doubt that I can visit any time soon, if at all. So for me, it's only see pictures & read the news.

I would love to visit your country! it conjours up images of great colour and beauty. i love photography and would love to travel round India taking pictures of great stone temples, enjoy the bright colours that adorn your many poor but proud and positive people and travel the beautiful rivers full of wildlife and stunning flora. One day i hope to achieve this dream.