Father Bruno and Father Stephen from India explaining how the well was built and showing the stone memorial thanking the parishes for their support.
A typical two-lane road in India with cars and trucks that form two lanes, and motorcycles and scooters that fill in every available space in between, alongside, in front of and behind the rest of the traffic.
While in India, everyone in the group had an opportunity to ride an elephant. Pictured is George Wendinger of Fairfax during his ride. (Submitted photos) Visiting the Taj Mahal is a must when in India. The structure was commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The structure is made of ivory-white marble and is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Pictured is the tour group from Minnesota with the structure in the background.
George Wendinger poses with a group of school-aged boys near a park.
The group visited an orphange while in India. Pictured are the kids that live in the orphanage as they waited for the visitors from Minnesota to arrive.
The tomb of Mother Teresa in Calcutta. The group learned she was a citizen of the world, free to travel from country to country without proper paperwork and without expense because of the work she had done throughout the world.
While in India, everyone in the group had an opportunity to ride an elephant. Pictured is George Wendinger of Fairfax during his ride.
Buildings in India are made of concrete and steel. Wood is used for windows and doors, but not for the structure of the building.
A photo showing a patchwork of farmland from a hillside.
No matter where you go, farm equipment always needs repairs.
Kevin Lauwagie, of Winthrop, and Father Bruno are discussing the profitability of chili peppers.
An example of farm equipment in India.
A field of rice.
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