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| The beginning of our bus ride to the Taj Mahal |
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| All smiles on the ride from the Taj Mahal bus parking to the actual monument. |
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| In front of the East Gate of the Taj Mahal |
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| India Global Ed Group 2018 |
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| Happy to be here! |
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| Getting a history lesson on the Taj Mahal from our tour guide. |
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| The marble floor that surrounds the Taj Mahal |
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| Our tour guide |
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| Close-up detail of mosaic inlays of the semi-precious stone including yellow marble, jasper and Jade found throughout the Taj Mahal. |
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| Close up of the calligraphy decorating many of the entrances of the Taj Mahal. Black marble was inlaid into the white marble to create the calligraphy. The Arabic contains scriptures from the Quran. For more information on the Taj Mahal, visit: https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/ |
You can see a million pictures of the Taj but you kids have now seen the real thing!
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ReplyDeleteI had heard so much about the Taj Mahal, but it didn't really prepare me for when I saw it. So solid, yet ethereal at the same time. Magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI think part of the reason why I found the Taj Mahal so beautiful was because it was not so crowded and, consequently, felt less touristy. We had checked out of our hotel in Jaipur the day before, drove to Agra, enjoyed a delicious dinner and checked into a comfortable hotel nearby for the night. A good meal and a good night's sleep does wonders for one's mindset. Our driver picked us up from the hotel early morning and we got to see the Taj while it was serene and the temperatures were still cool. After a calm morning there, we spent midday exploring and eating in Agra. Late afternoon, we returned to view the Taj from a different perspective, along the gardens across the Yamuna river, seeing the other side of the monument. Apparently, every evening there's great bird watching from this particular spot. It was a beautiful way to experience the Taj Mahal. It's no fun being herded through touristy crowds.
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