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February 23rd 2013
Published: April 2nd 2013
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How many times have I been to this overcrowded, over-touristy city? How many times have I said I really don't need to go again? Too many times perhaps! You either love or hate its buzz, its teeming hoards, its chaotic traffic. Me? I love it. I always find new things to see and do here. Of course, the Grey haired nomads had never been here before, so they had to pack everything into the inadequa... Read Full Entry



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Mike Fossey
Keep Smiling
Keep Smiling
Once upon a time, I was something important in the UK travel industry, where I spent more than 35 years of my working life roaming the globe at someone else's expense. So, if you dream of living overseas on less than 10 Dollars a day, be warned: I'm an experienced, mature traveller - not a backpacker. You won't find stories here about me thumbing my way across the Sahara, slumming it in cockroach-infested hostels, or sharing a room with giant mosquitoes! Oh, and I'm British - so you can expect a stiff upper lip in times of adversity and a sense of humour that's often not understood by other... full info
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Amber Fort
A garden in a courtyard.
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Amber Palace
In the Shish Mahal - the Palace of Mirrors.
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Amber Fort
One of the mirrored panels in the Shish Mahal.
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Todd at Amber Fort
The 'Grey haired nomads' only had room in their luggage for a cardboard cutout of their friend Todd.
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Amber Fort
Make room for a man at work!
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Amber Fort
A view from the fort ramparts.
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Jaigarh Fort
At the entrance to Jaigarh Fort.
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Jaigarh Fort
A walkway inside the ramparts.
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Nahagarh Fort
There are splendid views from this largely-ruined fortress.
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Nahagarh Fort
A view to a courtyard from one of the fort's former palatial buildings.
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Nahagarh Fort
A wall painting in one of the courtyards.
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Nahagarh Fort
A lady in wellies helping with restoration work at the Fort.
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Jal Mahal
A view across Man Sagar lake to the Jai Mahal palace.
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Jal Mahal
Our driver, Yadu, beside his Toyota Innova chats with a motorcyclist while we take photos of the palace in the lake.
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Umaid Bhawan Heritage Hotel
One of the dancers who performed during dinner each night during our stay.
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Umaid Bhawan Heritage Hotel
A sample of the excellent food you can expect at the hotel.
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Galtaji
A glimpse of the Monkey Temple to whet your appetite for the next blog!



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