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| Taj Mahal |
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| Sarah, Nicki and Natalie |
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| Les |
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| Levitatin' Les |
Today
started with another 4:15am wake up call. This time we were on our way to Agra
to visit the Taj Mahal. Our route took us from the impressive administrative
centre of India in New Delhi along a major highway (NH2) through some poorer
areas and litter strewn verges. Four hours later, we met up with our guide,
Shubham Pandey (shubhboy.13@gmail.com)
He gave us a thorough tour of the Taj Mahal and was particularly adept at
taking trick photos.
After the
tour we were led through some persistent young sellers of souvenirs to a
restaurant and then to a workshop where they made inlaid plates and other
earthenware using the precious stones. This was an extension of the
architectural details of the Taj Mahal. The last place was a jeweller who
showed us star of India and other types of sapphires and rubies.
Our return
drive featured a dust storm, a fallen tree that taken down a power line, the
India Gate, Parliament Buildings and a minor collision (no injuries). Our last meal together in India was followed
by an early night. Another early morning
alarm, this time 12:15am to get our 4:50 flight to Doha.
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