Arriving: A First Glance at Kolkata

First photographic impressions of the city that will be my home for the next 7 months

G Dondlinger
Nov 1 · 7 min read
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata. All photos © the author

Ten days ago I arrived in Kolkata, in the Indian State of West Bengal, where I am to spend the next 7 months. Most of the time I will be volunteering for an NGO, but there will be enough spare time to enjoy Kolkata, and to travel around India.

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G Dondlinger

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I explore cities, I take photos. Of people, mostly, and places, sometimes. Now making my home in Kolkata, India. View my website at http://www.gheedon.com

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