Travel & Vacation: Seeing the Countryside of Bangalore, India

You never know what you will see driving down the road….pretty sure the people hanging off the vehicle are not wearing their seat belts!

We had a great time with Jake’s cousin Matt and his family while we were in India.  India had a lot of agricultural areas near Bangalore too.  It was neat seeing all the fields, produce, people, farmers market, small villages and more.  No matter where you travel in India there is always a ton to look at and soak in as you are driven to your destination.

Notice the fence….in the United States we make most of our fences out of wood or metal posts with wire in between.  In India it is common to see slabs of rock, cement, marble, or whatever they can find in the area for a fence around their home, livestock, and fields.  I am sure those pieces are very heavy to move too!

Tropical fruit orchard near Bangalore, India (these look like bananas)

Outside farmers market on the way to the airport

A field of grapes!

Someone has to ride in the back of the truck in case the merchandise decides to fall out.

After growing up on a farm it was interesting seeing how they farm in India.  Even though they do some things differently with their crops, they have delicious food!  It was great having the opportunity to go to India.  Thankful for the amazing time we had and hope that we will be able to make another trip someday.  The people were very hospitable and I learned a lot not only about the area, but about myself.

The “Travel and Vacation” series is an insight into our trips together as a family and ways we relax.  Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away.  Explore with a good attitude, look for fun, and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories.  It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine.  Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn.  You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!