Finally the Taj and Delhi

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January 30th 2007

Published: January 30th 2007

So finally after 10 weeks traipsing across the Indian continent finally I made it to the Seventh Wonder of the World, the world most famous monument to love, what ever you want to call it I’m at the Taj Mahal! Holy Shit I finally made it here and it has not disappointed one bit. The building is absolutely astonishing; I’m not even sure how to describe it. It’s everything you imagine and se... Read Full Entry

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Delhi - Main Bazaar

A Wedding Party down the main street complete with marching band.

Delhi - Main Bazaar

Plus BYO fireworks.

Delhi - Main Bazaar

Street Vendor.

Delhi - Main Bazaar

Found meat just not sure what it is?

Delhi - Main Bazaar

This looks more appetizing, chicken i think.

Delhi - Main Bazaar

View from the Guest House.

Delhi - Main Bazaar

Metal detector for entry to the main street, not sure why.

New Delhi

The India Gate.

The Taj 2..?

Humanyun's Tomb

The Lotus Temple

Ribbed structure inside.

A man and his Turban

Everything including the kitchen sink must be in that thing.

Traffic Police

Asleep in his booth, with a fully loaded semi automatic gun on his lap! no wonder the traffic is so bad.

Signage

Look at that Mo!

Shower time

A i complain about the state of my bathroom, at least its not the street.

Local Cricket

A cricket game next to Jama Masjid Mosque. Groundsmen would be happy with that wicket.

New Delhi

Just one example of New Delhi's brutalist buildings.

31st January 2007

Kellie
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Where's my love building?
Wow Tucks, I actually had a tear in my eye while i was reading that. You describe it so beautifully. great to talk to you the other night. missing you lots. bring us back a few more of those leather jackets! mwa. PS - still laughing about you getting decked by a cow :)

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