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Pune - the Oxford of the East

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  • Is the 8th most populous city in India.
  • Is the 2nd most populous city in the state of Maharashtra.
  • Is 558 meters (1831 feet) above sea level.
  • Area: 700 square kilometers (270 square miles).
  • Languages: Hindi, Marathi.
  • Is an IT hub and home to many universities.
  • Has the temperature range of 15°C-35°C (60°F-95°F).
  • Monsoon season: Mid June to mid September - dry heat in the morning, wet and rainy in the evenings .
  • Winter is from mid November to mid February - dry, cold nights, warm days.
  • Spring is from mid February to end of March - warm days and nights.
  • Has a good amount of tree. Pretty green in general.
  • Polution index: 79.13 (Sai Gon: 93.41, Baltimore: 76.21, London: 23.28)

Pune (red drop pin)

An apartment complex near ours

An apartment complex near Adam’s work

Fun in the sun

Pretty woman

Road median groomers

Washing and drying clothes, rags, mats… on the Mula Mutha River

A slum on the river bank

Potteries and plants for sale

Who wants apples and bananas?

Typical fresh produce vendor

Flower stall - These last very long without water

Busy corner

Holy Cow

Tiny shops

Happy doves

Many stray dogs - they rarely ever walk, just sleep all day long

Snack vendors outside Adam’s work

Riding a rickshaw during rush hour

Auto rickshaw for joyrides - Ha ha ha

Street view in Koregaon Park (a better maintained neighborhood, many place to eat, stay, and shop)

Small alley in Koregaon Park

Morning glories

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