James and Cindy do the Taj Mahal

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Well this was the most spectacular and beautiful place on earth (so far at least anyway!) James and I spent ages wandering round the Taj Mahal trying to describe it so we could then let you know what it was like. But we just cannot describe the breath taking beauty and peacefulness of this incredible monument of love. We enjoyed this monument so much we came back again! So we saw the sunset on the 24th Jan and the sunrise at 6.30am on the 25th Jan. Which one was better? Neither they were equally as amazing and we recommended it to an austrailian couple from Perth and they took our advice and went to see it again(we ended up meeting them the next day in Jaipur!). We have included some photos of the Taj Mahal, we will tell you more about the rest of our adventures on another entry as this is dedicated to the wonders of the Taj Mahal. In case you did not know this tomb was built by a Mogul king in the 1630's for his beloved wife who died giving birth to their 14th child. He always planned to build an exact replica for himself, a black version but was imprisoned by his own son and was held captive in his own palace and he could only see his beloved wife and the Taj Mahal from afar for the last 8 years of his life. It took 22 years to build, 22,000 men and it is an absolute engineering marvel. The Taj itself is white marble in laid with semi precious stones in the stone and the tomb is made of gold and semi precious stones. Everthing is in symmetry, buildings are built twice to provide this symmetry with only one side being used. The trees and steps are built/planted in symmetry too, usually in 22's. We would both recommend coming here, worth risking Delhi Belly. I could have stayed here all day. Can NHSD move here please?!
More coming soon, enjoy the pictures but it really does not capture how utterly breathtaking this place is.
Luv Cinders and James. X

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Photos

Taj from afar
This is the moment that takes your breath away. Especially at 6:30am!

Inside the entrance
This is the entrance to the Tomb. It is encrusted with semi-precious stones. The writing surrounding the doorway is Black marble inlayed into white.

Kings View from the palace
When the King was imprisoned he ended his days with this view from his tower (on right of picture).

Cheesy photo
Cindy and I shivering away just so you can have this photo! The travel blankets we brought have been a real life savour so far! It has been a bit on the chilly side. We have been wearing the same jumpers since we arrived (in-case you hadn't noticed). (Cindy says Sheeps wool does not seem as thick in India twinkle and mavis!)

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sounds spectacular
Hi Guys, The Taj Mahal sounds like a fantastic and beautiful place. you've made all jealous now and i want to see it. will have to convince Rob to take me there!!! Hope you're keeping well. Love chesca - Chesca Binyon