Leaving Agra and Taj Mahal behind us, we made our way into Rajasthan, a desert state in Northwest India, bordering Pakistan. Rajasthan is one of India's main tourist draws, and so once again we found ourselves immersed in a backpacker culture, with all the good and bad that comes along with that scene. One very nice thing was the availability of western food...don't get me wrong, I love Indian food, but try it for three meals a day for three weeks and you'll definitely be ready for a change. We were also excited about the upcoming Festival of Colours, Holi, which is particularly popular in Rajasthan. Our first stop in Rajasthan was Jaipur, the 'Pink City', so named for the pinkish sandstone used to build the fort and palace in the old city. We both thought
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