Rushing Towards Rajasthan: India Week Two


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March 31st 2009
Published: March 31st 2009
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Greetings - Three weeks in and we are still loving India, which keeps finding new ways to awe us and keep us on our toes. On day eight, we flew from Varanasi to Khajuraho, where we spent the afternoon exploring around--and blushing at--the town's two dozen eleventh century erotic temples. The original inspiration for the three tiered, two-foot high carvings chiseled into Khajuraho's fleet of ... Read Full Entry



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JodhpurJodhpur
Jodhpur

An unbeatable fort on the hill.
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Jodhpur fort was a class act, unlike the Casio tape-eaters at Khajuraho
The Blue CityThe Blue City
The Blue City

Indigo acts as a mosquito repellant as well as signifying Brahman caste. We just thought it looked pretty.
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Stairwell

Jodhpur fort
Gilded roomGilded room
Gilded room

Jodhpur fort
Colorful reflectionsColorful reflections
Colorful reflections

Inside the Jodhpur Fort
Elephant SpikesElephant Spikes
Elephant Spikes

Jodhpur Fort
Blue cityBlue city
Blue city

Jodhpur
Ganesh, Ganesh everywhereGanesh, Ganesh everywhere
Ganesh, Ganesh everywhere

In a Jodhpur store
Taking a breatherTaking a breather
Taking a breather

Rickshaw driver in Jodhpur
Chill place for a KingfisherChill place for a Kingfisher
Chill place for a Kingfisher

Courtyard beers in Jodhpur



1st April 2009

Your photos are beuatiful. I am planning to go to India for my next trip, it looks like such an amazing place!
1st April 2009

Stunning Photos!
I am in awe of your photos. What kind of camera do you use? I have never had much interest in India before... but now... I'll have to add it to the itinerary! I very much enjoy your blogs!
1st April 2009

Book
Your blogs are so very interesting. I can hardly wait for your book to be published!! What a trip you are having. The Taj is on my list. I hope I get there some day! Be safe.
14th April 2009

never forget the taj
hey, at least you won't ever forget your trip to the Taj. Jub, you are looking a bit shaggy these days -- digging the peach pants!

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