Charminar
July 1st, 2015
Before going in to Infosys, we stopped at Charminar and Mecca Masjid. Charminar was built-in 1591. I kept telling myself to take it easy and not push myself, I didn’t want to re-injure my back. I told my coworkers at one point that they should go on up and I would wait down below. A few minutes later, I was leading the pack up the narrow staircase into the tower. It didn’t bother my back but it was very claustrophobic, a narrowing winding staircase with uneven stairs, people in front and in back, I all of a sudden felt a little confined. I was glad when we made it to the upper floor. I was relieved when they said we couldn’t go any higher.
We made our way back down to the street level where we continued to take pictures. Unfortunately, while standing there a pigeon pooped on Bill. It was one of those moments where you try not to laugh and try to do something to look like you are sympathetic but you can only fight back the laughter for so long. At least it didn’t get on his clothing and just his hand.
Next to Charminar is a Mosque called Mecca Masjid. We went over there after we exited Charminar. We stopped for Iranian team on the way. It was crowded and hot so I opted for water James sat down (all tables were communal) and met his new BFF’s. As I looked around, i realized that everyone was dumping the tea out of the cup and into the saucer and then drinking it out of the saucer. I gave James a heads up that he should follow suit and he did!
pigeon poop is an auspicious sign