Crossing the Brahmaputra
In Assam, North East India, in the middle of the giant Brahmaputra River, lies Majuli Island, the largest riverine island in the world, formed of the silt carried by this mighty river. It is an ancient island, sacred to Hindus, and is home to 500,000 people. It fights a constant battle with erosion and shifting shorelines. Ferries like this make the crossing to the island, the cars boarding the ferries via 2 planks from the bank, to the deck of the boat. It is terrifying as there is mostly a huge difference in heights between the bank and the boats, so the planks are at weird angles!
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Taken on Tuesday January 13, 2015
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Posted on Monday January 18, 2021
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Malik Raoulda said:
Jaap van 't Veen said:
Healthy week ahead.
Gabi Lombardo said:
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Keith Burton said:
Nevertheless, this is an interesting image Diana............very nicely captured.
Richard Chamberlain said:
Roger (Grisly) said:
A terrific and really interesting capture D.
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tiabunna said:
J. Gafarot said:
And it is a pleasure to see everybody quite happy.
Great souvenirs, aren´t they ?
Um abraço
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Léopold said:
I suppose the way to load this ferry has slightly changed since then....with covid !
Peter_Private_Box said:
A very nice picture, which really says so much..
Just like the trains too, with people hanging off every available space!
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter