Ros in India
Roslyn Noel and Madeleine Foster made a quick trip to India between November 24 and December 5 this year. They visited the Northern Triangle -- New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra (site of the Taj Mahal).
Ros at the Taj Mahal
Their overall impressions were of the beautiful buildings, the smoggy atmosphere, and the rubbish and animals everywhere (cows particularly, but others also, including elephants).
Cows going through scattered rubbish
They travelled on a package tour. This included flights from Perth to New Delhi and reverse. As the tour company used Etihad, this meant both the outward and return legs went via Abu Dhabi in the Gulf.
There were only two other travellers in their group, a couple from Mandurah, Ted and Cathy. Fortunately, they were easy to get on with.
Ted and Cathy with Ros and Madeleine
Herd of interestingly dappled goats
Many very impressive buildings
Detail at a pillar
Even though they expected a great sight at the Taj Mahal, they agreed it was stunningly impressive, the best point of their trip.
Madeleine at the Taj Mahal
At a market
Carrying a bulky load on a tricycle carriage
Even the gates of some buildings were works of art
Tent set up in front of a building for an event
Interesting old relics were to be seen everywhere
Elephant rides available in a grand fort -- note smoggy atmosphere, even away from big cities
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Last update 2015 Dec 21
