Golconde

http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/ek_public/documents/pdf/aiap080052.pdf

this is a sweet website for the Golconde dormitories

Henna on Wednesday!!!

We'll be doing a henna demonstration on Wednesday in class. If you want a specific design, make sure to bring the pattern (if there is one).

Aerial of Site

Comparing the map of the mini village location to Google Earth, I think I've found our site. It can be seen at http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=11.983851,79.811299&z=15&t=h&hl=en.

Plant/Vegetation links

Flowers and Gardening in India: http://www.cityfarmer.org/indiagarden.html
Poisonous Plants of India: http://www.sawf.org/newedit/edit01052009/AnandsDish.asp
Plants India: http://cals.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/2004-September/001377.html
Invasives: http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/ag117e/AG117E15.htm
Bird Diversity and Farming: http://storybank.stanford.edu/stories/in-india-traditional-farming-method-helps-sustain-bird-diversity-study-finds

List of Indian Spices: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/List-of-Indian-spices

GIS Data

Here's the best site I was able to find with India GIS data. You don't actually have to buy any of the data, you can download each piece individually after creating a (free) account.

They have Digital Terrain Elevations at Level 0 (so it's pretty low-res) as well as some other standard data sets.

Two more links

Check out the Center for Disease Control for even more information on vaccines, warnings, and other information on medical problems/advice in India.

If you are interested in getting immunized - do it FAST! Contact Gannett Health Services (255-5155) or, if you have access to a vehicle, check out Arnot Ogden Medical Center (607-737-4539) in Elmira.

More important links

A few more important links you must see:

First, Cornell University's International Travel page. It has all kinds of information on tips and resources for our upcoming trip.

Second, Cornell's International SOS. It is MANDATORY that you look and sign in to this site (use your NetID). International SOS is a private company that gives Cornell affiliates international emergency assistance 24 hours a day. The site has information on vaccines, food and water warnings, security warnings, and general advice. (Check out the dropdown areas on the right, under Medical Tools.) Also, it gives you a place to insert your specific medical needs, in case they are needed. Finally, it offers free insurance for Cornell students, if you don't already have it. CHECK THIS OUT.