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January 23rd 2008

Published: February 21st 2008

Once Upon A Time In the year 1607 a fourteen year old girl named Arjumand Banu Begum became betrothed to Prince Khurrum, third son of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. This alone would be a truly unremarkable story but thankfully there is a little more to tell. This is the story of how one man ruined it for the rest of us by setting the bar far too high. The princess became the third and most beloved... Read Full Entry

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Matthew Lee

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Finished uni? Too lazy to get a job? Got a passion to see the world? Why not run away and try to cross the world from Bangkok to London without flying! Starting on January 11, 2007 I set out to do just that with my mate Jeff. Bangkok, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, a six month sojourn in China, Mongolia, Nepal and India have happened already. Who knows where this new year will find me. See the World.... full info

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Knock, Knock

This is the main entrance to the fort. Can you imagine 10,000 soldiers trying to clamour through here?

Paul and the Second Gate

We still aren't even close to being inside the fort at this point.

Inside the Agra Fort

Inside the fort, and on top of the raised platform of ground, we wandered for a while among the many temples, residences and other buildings therein. Although the buildings were added at different times they all seem to flow together into one giant conglomerate structure. It was easy to get lost in the resulting maze of red sandstone and white marble.

Carving Detail on a Pillar

More Carvings

Outdoor Space in Agra Fort

Rear Windows

The rear wall of the fortress inside Agra Fort. The main defensive wall is visible on the left of frame.

Pure Marble Palace

Parade Grounds

Yet Another Throne Room Inside Agra Fort

Paul Inside Agra Fort

Punjabi At Lunch

Punjabi prepares to duck into a fine Mughlai curry in a rooftop restaurant near the Taj Mahal.

Main Bazaar, Pahar Ganj, Delhi

Odd facts about this picture: 1, there is a metal detector at either end of the street for security purposes. 2, the detectors are never manned. 3, the detectors are nevertheless always turned on. 4, the metal detectors make an entirely satisfying "beep" whenever you walk through them with a handful of metal.

Our Last Night Out

Hopeful that India is not entirely devoid of party (excluding Goa of course), Paul and I set out in search of fun. First stop: a bar/restaurant near Connaught Place.

Slightly Later On

After moving to a "Blues Bar" which played absolutely no blues music we met a friendly bunch of Indians. They proceeded to complain about India a lot and show us their mobile phones. This one took a shining to Paul I think.

Irish Time

Well. . . as everyone knows, it's never long before you meet some Irish people on any fun night out on the town.

It's All About the Punjab

Some Photos Just Have to Be Shown to the World

Later In the Evening

Somehow Paul and I ended up in a rather exclusive looking Indian nightclub where this wealthy businessman latched onto us and tried to show us how much fun Delhi can be.

The Result

Delhi is precisely this much fun. Paul shows off his sunglasses after we finally got home. Incidentally, getting home involved a 40 minute ride though New Delhi in an autorickshaw.

Recovery Breakfast

No breakfast is complete without chocolate cake. Right?

27th February 2008

AnnaAdventuring
Anna Louise

Great blog! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!! Lovely photos too. :)

3rd March 2008

Scott
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Juicy Bits
Eagerly awaiting the next installment of "Adult's only Travel Blog" I'm sure with Paul there you guys have got something worth reading. ps. I think you like the Taj Mahal just a little too much....

17th March 2008

Fred Judd
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Where are you?
Hi Matty: There have been no reports since January. Are you working? Brandy

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