A small tear for the mighty Taj

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We thought the Taj Mahal restaurant in Lewisham, London was tasty, then we saw the real thing! I have to confess I shed a small tear when I first glimpsed the awesome sight of the Taj Mahal. Built by a Mughal Emperor in honour of his much beloved wife who died giving birth to their 14th child. Denise asked me what I would build her if she died, I assured her I would complete the conservatory at the back of our house she keeps talking about!

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Photos

Mother and daughter
Surrounded by white marble at the Taj

Gardens of the Taj Mahal
Looking away from the Taj Mahal towards the red standstone and white marble gateway.

Sun going down at Taj
One of the side buildings.

Taj Mahal from the side
Looking toward one of the side mosques at sunset.

Taj Mahal Courtyard
Prior to going through the gateway to the Taj Mahal there is a beautiful courtyard surrounded by red sandstone 'cloisters'.