I Love Painting the Town Red

jagatji · April 29, 2019, 10:43am

Dear All

I am very happy to post this

Whenever I visit a City I take snaps of the various streets of the city. I somehow feel that the various kinds of shops displaying an array of products, the vehicles plying, the pavement vendors their customers bargaining and the architecture of various buildings, various kinds of people milling around, some walking fast to their offices and appointments, some just strolling, some people huddled together talking in hushed tones.

I somehow feel all these things only add life to the city. i always like a busy street with various kinds of hawkers. I enjoy bargaining with the street hawkers and buy. By bargaining Maybe at times I would have paid more than what that item is worth. But still there is some pleasure in buying like that. I like to do lot of wIndow shopping also…

Just like that I roam around the cities and get my self familiarised with the local feel. I look out for eating what is unique about the place.

I also buy mementos what is unique. So I always capture the photos of the photos streets and I even take photos of all the shops and post in Google maps. That way it will serve as guidance for others to do shopping

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https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPqyXwB-tkJlOkbgglHbyWn4BL-mR9P7b5-vISdtXFhQJr0Xquo9J_pGaFM0rSUbw?key=bS1sbHRtamdCMHNtSWFDWDlpd1RrNmcyRU5uRGR

@Ewaade_3A @TravellerG @Ddimitra

Ewaade_3A · April 5, 2021, 6:43pm

Your post truly painted my impression red! I love it.

I do the same too. And when my hosts ask me how I would cope and find my way around, I would smile and tell them; “I am a Local Guide” with a little glint of pride shining in my eyes.

I don’t bargain with Street hawkers because Even I once hawked my wares and I know just how it feels, but Bargaining is in itself an ‘Art’, so, interesting to watch as long as you are not the one offering the wares being bargained for. @jagatji

RosyKohli · April 5, 2021, 7:53pm

@jagatji

Thanks for sharing beautiful photo. I saw it’s amazing. Of temples, shop, India & aboard too good.

Thanks to @Ewaade_3A for informing us about the post I would have missed beautiful photo.

indahnuria · April 6, 2021, 4:38am

Bring it on @jagatji … I love the red town! This burst of color really boosts my mood. Thanks for sharing it

Dr_AlwyPaul · April 6, 2021, 4:57am

Totally agree with you @jagatji

I also love to observe the busy cities and the crowd as an outsider. I feel like the time is still for me and it’s running fast for them.

I’m very bad at bargaining. In the beginning itself I’ll give up. Whatever the amount they say I’ll give it. But I do enjoy others bargaining. I like how that conversation flows until they come to an agreement.

Loved the post. Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing ji

Ewaade_3A · April 6, 2021, 6:39am

Thank you @RosyKohli

@indahnuria really? I never knew you could ever be impressed by another color other than purple! But you right here are the life of the party and can paint in any color you so desire.

Ewaade_3A · April 6, 2021, 6:41am

@Dr_AlwyPaul

I am with you on this, Alwy darling.

I feel that way because they are in their town, they have work to do, I am the one who is drinking everyone in.

Thanks

Ddimitra · April 6, 2021, 7:41am

Hi @jagatji

Its a nice post filled with amazing pictures… feels like i being there

TravellerG · April 6, 2021, 8:23am

Oh… dear @jagatji

Very happy to see your post in LG Connect after a long break (After 2018…right?)…

Wish you all the best…

The lovely narration of a simple theme…
Natural street shots, depicting real life.

My pick of your shot is the first photo of the post.

Hello friend, @Ewaade_3A

Let me be honest - in my thirties, I used to bargain (only in Bangalore; because that is the way of business in some streets)

Nowadays, I request my drivers to keep some extra coins…

I cannot discard elderly people, especially the suffering ladies.

Dear @Dr_AlwyPaul , during travel, the memento shops are the only shops I visit.

As I can not stand with bargains, so I point out the item to my team members/drivers &

tell them to compensate properly - as you know at the tourist places of India,

the habit of the shop keepers are to ask for the sky.

When I see the item, I check with my team for the price they have paid…

If I am not happy, then I go back & give some extra amount to keep my conscience happy.

Thanks for your supports & comments Rosy Ji ( @RosyKohli ), Devi ( @Ddimitra ) & Indah ( @indahnuria )

Ewaade_3A · April 6, 2021, 8:55am

Did anyone notice the ‘Coca Cola’ photo?

Thanks @TravellerG

That’s just a good thing.

Erna_LaBeau · April 6, 2021, 11:45am

Thank you for sharing your post. Love the photos love the story. Yes indeed I love to bargain too I feel like there is an art of bargaining not everyone is good on it @jagatji

Gurukrishnapriya · April 6, 2021, 12:16pm

Thanks @Ewaade_3A for giving information about this post of @jagatji

Your post about city life is well described and even I love window shopping. I don’t bargain much, but love shopping. I have heard about Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple, Karthikeya Temple is new to me. Thanks for your wonderful post.

If you could give more details about that Temple and the city, it will be more informative.

Ewaade_3A · April 6, 2021, 12:31pm

It’s such a beautiful post. It deserves the attention @Gurukrishnapriya

Anil6969 · April 6, 2021, 3:18pm

Aha thanks @jagatji or awesome photograph and very pratical sharing which i am sure would inspire others. yes i like your cover photo most to be honest all photos are Good. yes @Ewaade_3A i have seen the cocacola pic on the restorant poster, i thank you for reminding about the post. thanks @TravellerG thanks for reminder aside jagat ji keep posting good post would love to see you in full form active like earlier my best wishes. regards

Ewaade_3A · April 6, 2021, 3:24pm

I thought you wanted to play yourself. For even replying this late, there is a penalty waiting for you.

I wills hare with you our Coca Cola Billboards and posters here, @Anil6969 much later.

Thanks for sharing your views

Anil6969 · April 6, 2021, 3:32pm

my sincere apology for delay response @Ewaade_3A reason known to you,

Anyways lets chrer up @jagatji

today as belong to him.

agree for further we can DM

regards

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jagatji · April 6, 2021, 6:31pm

@Ewaade_3A

Thanks for your reply

In fact, it is your write-up about the LG meet-up, that motivated me to contribute and post in Connect.

Well, happy to note that you are also interested in Painting the Town Red. Whichever town I visit early morning I get up and walk through various roads on my own get acclimatised and then come back.with lots of photos taken.

As you have mentioned, Yes Bargaining is an Art, Sometimes I have bought articles for as little as 50% of the

price quoted. Then just imagine what amount of money that guy would have made if I have bought it at the original price quoted.

Here I have to especially Thank our LG @TravellerG , who rang me up early in the morning and taught me how to make a post most attractive so that it will catch the attention of people.He is really great. He spent a lot of time with me patiently explaining.

Regards

@jagatji