MapWe flew into Chennai (Madras), spent the night before flying out to Port Blair in the Andaman Islands.Andaman Islands, IndiaLarry L. Jackson
Indonesian Greeneye SpurdogSqualus montalbani - a bit shocking to see this on the dock as we headed for our dive boat.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 20072007-01-30#0073Larry L. Jackson
Indonesian Greeneye SpurdogSqualus montalbani - best guess id and a food item locally.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 20072007-01-30#0074Larry L. Jackson
MV 'Kalighat'400 Passenger & Cargo Ship that runs between Port Blair and Chennai. Built in 1992 and flys the flag of India.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 20072007-01-30#0076Larry L. Jackson
MV 'Ocean Rover'Good to see my favorite dive boat again. Quickly setting up dive gear and underwater camera for the first dive in the morning.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 20072007-01-30#0077Larry L. Jackson
MV 'Harsha-Vardhana'Passenger & Cargo Ship - built in 1974 flying under the flag of Palau. Not looking very well maintained.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0173Larry L. Jackson
Disembarking MV 'Harsha-Vardhanap'We are back in Port Blair after the first cruise, much more comfortable than these folks on this rusty passenger ship.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0174Larry L. Jackson
Tugboat 'Gaj' & Fuel BargeThe fuel barge is a rusty mess.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0175Larry L. Jackson
Local BoatTypical, very long design of these island boats.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0176Larry L. Jackson
David, LJax & GeorgeGoodbye to David, George and I did back-to-back cruises.MV 'Ocean Rover', Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0186Larry L. Jackson
MSV 'Jehova Christ'A photo from our dive boat before we headed into town while the crew cleaned and provisioned the boat for the next cruise.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0191Larry L. Jackson
Woman & Concrete BlocksWhile having coffee, we watched these women haul concrete blocks to an upper floor on this construction site, smiling.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0194Larry L. Jackson
Woman & Concrete BlocksPort Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0195Larry L. Jackson
Woman & Concrete BlocksPort Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0198Larry L. Jackson
Street ScenePort Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0200Larry L. Jackson
Travel AgentAn unexpected name for a travel agency in the islands.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-09#0210Larry L. Jackson
Fortune ResortOur accommodation on shore for one night between cruises.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 20072007-02-21#0056Larry L. Jackson
Cellular JailConstructed between 1896 and 1906, the British used the Andaman Islands as a prison immediate after the revolt of 1857. Many of the Mughal royal family were sent here.Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 10, 20072007-02-10#0001Larry L. Jackson
Camilia Flowered BalsamImpatiens balsaminaCellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 10, 20072007-02-10#0002Larry L. Jackson
Camilia Flowered BalsamImpatiens balsaminaCellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 10, 20072007-02-10#0003Larry L. Jackson
Larry L. Jackson
San Angelo, TX
