KOPPELQUESTS - Photo Gallery 2/21/2004

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Every family has at least one cow and one bull!	The local post office, complete with a painting of Lord Ganesh (represents prosperity and happiness)	Small statues of Lord Ganesh appear on top of doorways - they're often painted orange because that's Ganesh' favorite color	One of Jaisalmer's beautiful havelis (upscale homes)
Picture taken with our guide in front of his home. The painting of Lord Ganesh appears with dates that signify the wedding dates of each boy and girl who live here.	The cows know when it's time for them to be fed, and hang out on doorsteps. If people don't come out, the cows start banging on the doors!	The view of New Jaisalmer, as seen from the top of the fort	These school children were all marching and chanting as part of a government program to encourage polio vaccinations. They're on their way to have vaccinations.
A typical street scene in Jaisalmer	This is a government-authorized shop that sells Marijuana and also Opium (in small quantities)! We were told that the opium is used to help people deal with the intense summer heat, and also as a sexual stimulant...	This man is mashing a sweet mixture based with lentils and sugar. This store is apparently very famous for these sweets.	Some of the chili peppers that Jaisalmer is well known for