Turning a blind eye to encroachments

The Moti Mahal is on the right: The eucalyptus trees on the left were
hacked during the last month or so (Nov or Dec 2014)

The BSNL towere hidden by the tree on the left, near the
La Martiniere Girls College, Lucknow. 

That was a culvert in front, near La Martiniere Girls College, several years ago.  There is a small slum below the
the road which will soon grow like in so many areas of Lucknow

Naini Tal-Kasauni-Almora trip October 2014

Richard talking to my son-in-law Craig carrying Dallas
and daughter, Faye

On the way from Kasauni to Almora we stopped and went down
 to 

the stream where I collected a few pebbles. 

Stopped here to phone Richard  for instructions on how to
 find his place

Richard Wheeler, his wife, Elizabeth and myself at their
home at Almora (Oct 2014)

The Kosi 

Club Mahindra's Binsar resort, Almora