Part 2 from India

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Hi everyone!

I'm back! I took time to download pictures from our day in Agra. Amazing, on all counts!

We left the hotel, as I mentioned earlier, and headed down the streets towards the Taj Mahal. We went early so that we could tour while it was fairly cool outside and before the crowds arrived. Very smart on the part of our tour guide!

The pictures are self-explanatory! Sit back and enjoy!

(P.S. Happy Birthday, Maureen!!! And Happy Birthday to you, Sheila, for tomorrow 'cause I don't know if I'll be able to get to the blog tomorrow at any time. Thinking of you both with love!)

Happy Pat and her gang

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Photos

What a sight!
A picture is worth a thousand words!

Outside the hotel lobby
Thinking of you, Kate!

Inside the hotel lobby
Absolutely gorgeous, clean, bright, spectacular chandelier......and incredibly helpful staff!

All kinds of things in traffic
We saw it all!

Cutting grass at the Taj Mahal
When you think you've seen it all.......this is really how they do it!

Pat and Remo
Another view at the Taj Mahal

A dream come true!
Lorraine (from North Bay) has waited 55 years for this dream to come true! What a special day for her.

Pat at the Taj Mahal
A few reflective moments.....

Lynn and Lorraine leaving the grounds of the Taj Mahal
"The sisters" (Lynn from Leduc; Lorraine from North Bay) leaving the grounds

The marble factory
Gorgeous items here

Such focus and skill
This is tedious work!

Our lunch buffet
So many choices, so little time!

Pat's lunch plate
Lamb, naan bread, noodles, etc. YUM!

Lynn's lunch plate
White rice, bread and ????? She's not too adventuresome with this type of food, but she's getting there.....

Cows have lunch too!
Like I said, they're everywhere!

Agra Fort on the Yamuna River
This is a 400 year old prison.....

Some flooring inside the Fort
Katie and Louann, this one is for you. What a potential pattern for a quilt, don't you think?

Inside the fort
Another spectacular and visionary structure

Having fun inside the fort
Me and Anne fooling around by the pool inside the fort

Check this out!
This carpet took 2 women 6 years to make by hand! It sells for $15,000USD (and I didn't buy it either!)

Kevin and Gail
A little tea and a little shopping at the carpet showroom

Comments

[Angie and Kalen]

where is granny pat
Wow - how do you explain this to a 5yr. old???? I show him the pictures, and try to show him on Granpa's world globe, but that's pretty abstract! He just asks if you're in your green car, and what your friends' name are? Anyway, all to say today - WISH WE WERE THERE!! Didn't realize what India was like either! Thanks!

[bill williams]

really enjoying your blog.......wish my brother tim williams happy birthday for me

[marg]

amazing
each day gets more brilliant - wonderful sharing it with all

[Lynn and Aiden]

Wow! It does just break your heart to see such poverty. I can't imagine living in a washroom selling toilet paper for a living. It sure makes retail at the Bay sound a whole lot better. We are blessed in more ways than we can count. Thanks for the reminder. Lynn and Aiden

[Doreen]

India
What contrasts you are seeing in just one day ... the Taj Mahal looks just like in the movies ... really enjoying being part of your journey!

[Tanya Zeppilli]

WOW!!!!!
Wow, is about the only word that comes to mind when seeing your fabulous pictures in India. The Taj Mahal is ... well, unreal!!My 9 and 6 year old (today is Matthew's 6th B-Day!)find it all quite fascinating. They loved the picture of you on the elephant, and Matthew spotted the picture of you with his "Nonno" instantly at the Taj Mahal. Thank you for your wonderful journal! Can you please let my Mom (Diane Z.) know that I saw Joanne and all is well. Regards, Tanya Z.

[Mary MacKinnon]

Wow! Awesome!
Just got home from Nova Scotia and have been exploring your journey. The pictures and journals are wonderful and give me much insight and nderstanding about your trip. I will look forward to following you around the world on a daily basis now Anne and say hello to Tina for me.

[Lorraine]

Taj Mahal
Since I was the photographer of this particular photo, I think it is great! LOL Lorraine