India and Nepal 2012

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February 26th 2012

Published: February 26th 2012

India a country of many contrasts and much history. It is a country that is a shock to your senses and at times polar opposites, poverty/wealth - filth/spotless - drab/colorful - quiet/loud - caring/ruthless. We arrived in New Delhi after a 14 hour flight from Chicago, which was not as bad as you might think and Air India was very accommodating and it helped that the plane had 100 empty seats s... Read Full Entry

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Umbrella Ladies

Mary and Wendy bought the umbrellas from the vendors for the elephant ride up to the fort.

Floating Palace in Jaipur

Bill the Snake charmer

This tourist trap was as we exited the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

Indian in prayer

Camel in the brick factory

Typical

Amit our Guide

Taj Mahal Entrance Gate

Reflection of the Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Detail

This is not paint but the flowers are pieces of precious stones set into the white marbel. These drawings are all over the Taj.

Taj in the background

Cremation Ghat

They are preparing the wood fires for the daily cremations.

Cremation Fires at night on the Ganges

Prayer platforms

There were 7 of these on the Ganges river and on each a priest performed the evening thanksgiving prayer.

Ganges sunrise

Ganges bathers

The cremations are about 1/4 mile from these bathers.

Bathers in the Ganges

Templse of Khjuraho

27th February 2012

Rod MacKenzie
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What an adventure
Congrats to you 2 for following your passion to travel the world. What an amazing experience. Rod & Vicki

29th February 2012

Enkhtamir
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Thanks for sharing
Love your trips:))

9th March 2012

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9th March 2012

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9th March 2012

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23rd July 2012

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In India only there are so many contrast peoples are living with different languages, dresses, way of living styles, food, etc. Thanks for sharing the pleasant experience of your trip. Nice article.

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