Holi was on March 8 this year (I'm about two travel-filled weeks late getting these images posted - you may have seen a preview on Facebook.)
...and we were invited to celebrate with a group of friends who initiated us into the Holi games in New Delhi. We started by sharing a traditional breakfast including .....Then donned white clothing and set out with packets of colour* and two large water guns.
As soon as we stepped outside water balloons came pelting down from neighbour's second and third floor windows. And we, once enveloped in the safety of our car - specially chosen to be the "holi car" because it too would not be safe from flying colour - started firing at passing rickshaws and pedestrians. People either stay home or get coloured.
The photos below are taken at a courtyard party with family friends who drop in to share the fun. There was music and dancing, snacks and drinks and lots and lots of laughter.
From what I can make out, all the colours on you are an expression of love.
*There is concern in India about the dangers of toxic colours currently being manufactured for Holi celebrations. Jerry was careful to get the natural colours and I'm happy to say that our skin is clear of any nasty side-effects.
