Misty mornings with the Taj and the Ganges


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January 27th 2012
Published: February 6th 2012
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After the disappointment of Ranthambore, we took the train to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. Given all the hype we hoped that it too wouldn't be a let down. On the train we made friends with two cute kids, to whom the train seemed to be a big adventure playground, with them swinging around from bunk to bunk. Spending time drawing, colouring and reading with them, helped the journey pass quickly an... Read Full Entry



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Ganga Aarti ceremony held every evening to worship the river
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Tourists gathered in the cold for the ceremony
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Our boatman all wrapped up for the morning chill (it was very cold!)
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Even more blessings for our families
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Travelling salemen
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Selling CDS of atmospheric temple chants - even had a DVD player and tv demonstrating the music through the thick fog!
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Dhobiwallahs smashing the dirt out of clothes
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Early morning bathing and prayers
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Bollywood's finest in action in the street outside our guesthouse - shame they didn't want us for extras...
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Cows being washed in the river
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Life and games on the banks of the river Ganga



8th February 2012

Misty mornings with the Taj and the Ganges
Thanks for sharing, Jonny your lunch on the train looked yummy, was it? Hope you both keeping well and not being bothered by the locals Great news about baby Emerson Take care & love Antz x

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