The Magnificent Brahmaputra

One of the sights I was most eager to show the Guy on our first visit nearly six years ago was the sunset on the Brahmaputra.

We went down there late in the afternoon and walked up and down the road next to the river, taking pictures and enjoying the view.

Once the monsoons end, the waters usually recede, leaving sandy banks. Unfortunately, these are always filthy (the ones in Guwahati, that is).

I love the view of the island, Umananda, and the hills on the far side.

There's a park by the river I used to go to nearly every day when I lived nearby. It's a great place to just sit and watch the vast waters and the sky.

You can sit on a bench under a tree and watch the river go by. This was a regular haunt of mine when I was in college and lived nearby. Most afternoons, unless I had late classes, I would grab a friend and head down to the river and watch the sun go down.

It's only a quarter past four when the sun approaches the water.

A lone boat makes its way along the calm waters.

It's only four-thirty, but it's time to watch the sun set.

Everything is flooded in bright orange light.

The sun sets.

And light begins to fade.

But there's still time for one last gasp of wonder.

The crows settle in, and a faint moon appears. It's time to go home.