Diwali, Delhi and along the Ganges

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November 1st 2006

Published: November 29th 2006

India has made us realize that we will need a minimum of another 4 or 5 trips back here to see at least most of what we want to see in this amazing country. We arrived in Delhi from Jodhpur and explored Delhi with new found confidence from our experience in Rajasthan. Delhi was still very smoky and hazy but it helped having a little experience of bargaining with auto rickshaw drivers. Delhi allow... Read Full Entry

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Chris Condit & Corey Dickinson

Dr Corey Mr Chris

Corey and Chris were married August 13, 2006. A 5 continent round the world trip began in early September and continued through mid April of 2007. The trip concentrated in Ireland, India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Guatemala. They thank their friends and family for their support, encouragement and love on this trip of a lifetime.... full info

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Custard apples in the market

Ok so these look like small artichokes, but they are actually a really tasty fruit.

Amy and Ankur on cycle rickshaw

Amy and Ankur spent several days with us in Delhi. And we continued to travel with them to Agra and Vanaras.

Nut Market

The vendors often surrounded themselves with their wares such as the many nuts this man had for sale. He is using a scale to determine half a kilo of walnuts.

Krish's first birthday

Hundreds of guests, a lit up dance floor, over 30 wait-staff, a DJ, several different buffet lines, and everyone dressed up in fancy dress, I am not sure Krish knew what hit him.

Ankur's parents with Corey, Amy, Ankur and Chris

Taj Mahal in Agra

Detail of the dome of the Taj Mahal

Monkeys at Akbar's Masoleum

Mother and baby

We arrived at Akbar's Masoleum very early in the morning and many monkeys were out enjoying the early morning peace and quiet.

Akbar's Masoleum

Detail of Entrance to Akbar's tomb

Fathepur Sikri Mosque

The Muslim holiday of Eid was being celebrated when we arrived at Fathepur Sikri. Inside the mosque were many booths selling religious and secular gifts for the special Muslim holiday.

Agra Fort

Detail of Agra Fort Interior

Ankur's cousin and family

Ankur's cousin seated to the left with Ankur and Amy and his two kids and wife.

Varanasi and the River Ganges

Chris's haircut on the Ganges

Chris got a 200 rupee haircut with a 30 minute body massage while in Varanasi. (200 rupee is about 4 American dollars)

Textile Market in Varanasi

Varanasi is famous for its silks and textiles.

Ceremony at sundown

This oil lamp, held by the monk, is waved around a special shrine to ask for good fortune and to answer prayers of those who have come to Varanasi for inspiration.

Sunrise over the Ganges

Crowds at the bank of the Ganges at sunrise

We rented a boat in the predawn and observed the offerings and praying of the faithful of Varanasi.

2nd December 2006

Carole
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Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos of your travels! You will have to frame many of them. I'm sure a gallery would also appreciate them! Bisous. Carole

8th December 2006

Kathleen
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Thank you Corey and Chris for your very engaging 'blog' about India - it is a special treat to 'travel' with you both. I look forward to your next blog. Enjoy Thailand and no doubt you will find people who speak English, too! Love, Your Irish Kat, Kathleen

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