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On our trip to Goa, we decided to take the rural backroads to bypass some road construction work on the main highway. Rural areas (especially in India) offer a fantastic glimpse into the lives of the majority that make up the country. Traveling through villages gives you a profound perspective on the hardships and basic necessities of life.

While we waited at a railway crossing, we noticed this little school girl boiling eggs and taking care of a small tea shop with her mother (probably).

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Dec 31, 2011.
Somewhere between Pune and Goa, India.

A man takes a break from working in a paddy field.

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Jan 01, 2012.
Goa, India.

Cows are considered sacred in the Hindu culture and are often depicted alongside images of Gods and Goddesses. Pictured here is a cow outside the famous Mangeshi temple in Goa, India. Because of the wide focal length, my lens was about 6 inches from the cow's nose, and I was really hoping that the cow didn't get too inquisitive and give my lens a nice lick!

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Jan 01, 2012.
Mangeshi, Goa, India.

A small concrete stove and firewood at a house in rural Goa. It's probably all you need to be able to cook a decent meal.

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Jan 01, 2012.
Goa, India.

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April 30, 2011.
Evanston, IL.