Why not?: Starlet behavior

I've always gotten lot of attention in India. Im white (and in Indian terms blonde), Im taller than the average Indian (170 cm) and then Im traveling without a husband. My lovely wide brimmed hat hasn't reduced the attention on this trip (though Laila, who's dressed traditionally Indian isn't avoiding it either).

Hence, I've ended up in many Indian photo albums over the years, and by principle I say yes to all asking to take a picture off or with me - I take so many pictures myself of Indians and India that it's fair they're getting a few back.

Or rather, I did until a few days ago - lately I've had to make some restrictions.

1. If Im listening to a guide it is not ok to interrupt to get a picture. Please wait till the guide has finished.
2. One picture - not ten.
3. I will not move for the photo - they'll have to come to me.
4. When there's 30 in line, I might end the photo session so I can move on...

Even with these limitations, I've still had more than 100 pics clicked of me and strangers over the past couple of days...

Just to show that Im not exaterating, here's the view from one of yesterday's sessions. Taken secretly at hip level. We stopped the session after five minutes.

I am by the way awfully aware of how much I'll miss the attention when Im back in Denmark and walking around completely unnoticed.

And writing of photos, there's another feature, which is quite nice. Some Indians don't have their own camera, but still like to be clicked. Those I always say yes to - no matter how many asking.