Tuesday, September 27, 2011

From Delhi to Agra


Hare Krishna


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN71NGrdTbs


It's only 200 km from Delhi to Agra, city of the Taj Mahal, but it takes about 6 and a half hours each way.
So many images.  Here just a few snapshots from the window of the car.

Girls Walking

Saturday Market

If you're in a traffic jam, it's nice to have ice cream

The most common form of transportation:  the auto rickshaw or "tuk tuk"
Haggling over the fare is part of the ritual.  Both parties must feign disgust over  the offer.  80 rupees to go across town (about $1.50).  I  pretend to complain  about the price but any way you cut it, it's the best deal in town.

This would make a good game of "guess what this says."


This photo is for my niece in Port Orchard who loves snakes.  



I think the monkey in the dress has lipstick on.


A Little Roadside Store

Waiting for the light

Man vs Cow


The Taj Mahal really is spectacular and has a fascinating history.  It's actually
a mausoleum for the beloved third wife of  the Mughal Shah
in 1631 and took 22 years to complete.  It's all about love, man. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal



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