you're blending in nicely :) "his favourite place, and this is something we have in common, is the Lake District" --> yay!me too =D again, beautiful writing
Your blog and can I switch the light off now I'm not just saying it because your in the next bed in the Nanohana Lodge in Pohkara .But that's a bloody good blog xxx
KEEP THE TEARS ROLLING My late father and recently my daughter...describe the Taj Mahal as the most beautiful building they have ever seen.
You say when viewing the Taj..."ambushed by a swelling sensation in my throat which leads to the prickle and threat of tears in my eyes despite experiencing no feelings of sadness"...fantastic that you can have an appropriate response when surveying pure beauty...many can't...your response explains the images you captured...keep the tears rolling.
The Taj Brilliant Blossom x but I can't help thinking about listening to you and Chris howling laughing watching Karl Pilkington in Sapa after reading that . I wouldn't swap that for the Taj Mahal xxx
What have you done? Wow, you really have captured some amazing images. Loving the blog, especially the reference from Karl...I'm pretty sure he's a genius in idiot clothing.
A Triumph in Excelling and Excellence This must be one of the best blogs ever to have appeared on Travelblog - a masterpiece of both writing and photography.
Thank you Very kinds words and very much appreciated. We've both followed and admired your travels, writing and photography for quite some time now. This photo of yours(http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/5740024) is probably the most powerful shot I have ever seen, one which we have shown to numerous friends.
The Finest Building in the World Thank you so much for these wonderful descriptions and photographs of this remarkable building. I was so transfixed during my visit that I remained in the grounds from dawn to dusk one day (with no food). If you are able, try to avail yourself of the night visits that are held on the night of the full moon and two evenings either side (but not on Fridays) - it is a phenomenal experience and will bring even more tears to your eyes.
Knew we'd missed out! We really wanted to do the full moon at the Taj but it didn't fit with our timing. However, we go back into Delhi after Nepal so we might try to squeeze it in.
Kali Temple I too visited the Kali Temple and on walking through an archway, walked into clear view of a "sacrifice" - the headless kicking goat was an awful spectacle, and so too were the dogs slurping all the blood on the ground that had accumulated from the previous "sacrifices". Supposedly, sacrifices are prohibited, but instead I was informed that the goat is cooked and fed to the poor, thus it could not be termed a sacrifice. A highly questionable explanation if you ask me.
Agra and the Taj Hi guys,
Just need to send you a note to agree with everyone else that your photos are absolutely amazing! Each photo is inspiration for us to get to India :) Safe travels.
Nate and Jessie
Your poetry and pictures almost made me change my mind about not wanting to visit India again... if only I could obseve all of India as you did with "Many hours pass(ing) for us as we observed both the Taj and Agra from this lofty vantage point."
I watch as many movies (recently revisited "Voyage to India) and TV programs as I can about India; and I enjoyed Karl Pilkington's observations when watching his series the Idiot Abroad: Seven Modern Wonders of the World." I am currently watching his "Bucket List" series.
Should I return to India, it will likely be within the cocoon of a package tour, with air conditioned bus and at least four star hotels...unfortunately. Fortunately I can still enjoy Indian food where I live!
We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world.
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you're blending in nicely :)
"his favourite place, and this is something we have in common, is the Lake District" --> yay!me too =D again, beautiful writing