Wednesday, December 19, 2007

A day in Agra

Had a lie in until 06:15 this morning. Caught the sunrise at the Taj Mahal - it was worth it - see picture at bottom of this page. Got lots and lots of pictures. A very good day today and I've caught the sun.

Change of plan. I'm now travelling to Varanasi on tonights overnight sleeper instead of tomorrow. Then getting a flight from Varanasi to Hyderabad (in the South) on Saturday. I need to go where it's a bit warmer. Decided not to make the journey south by train but to go the quick route. Besides it's difficult getting train tickets.

Had an excellent roadside lunch today. No idea what it was but very tasty - beans in gravy and lime pickle with bread. I was the only white person in the area and once again I was a bit of a celebrity.

Must go and book ny hotel for tomorrow and pick up my train ticket. Overnight on the train should be interesting.

TTFN

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Couldn't you have posed in the style of the erstwhile Queen of Hearts? You could have used it for next year's Christmas cards.

Anonymous said...

Think that's an excellent idea, it's quite easy now to get cards made up with a picture of your choice. Should have taken a Santa hat with you!

Anonymous said...

Hello you
Sounds like you’re having a marvellous time, love the pictures…must admit I was expecting the famous seated Diana pose in front of the Taj Mahal!!!!!
Enjoy the South…does this mean the jumper will be staying off?
Have a wonderful Christmas and NY,hope Santa manages to find you and brings you what you want, by the way what are you going to use as a stocking…or shouldn’t I ask:))L

Michael said...

Thank you all for your comments - good to see you are keeping track of my blog.

Anonymous said...

Wouldn't miss your updates for the world. America's next top model has finished now so need something to keep me entertained. Just waiting for the beauty shot. xx

Michael said...

Hi L

I nearly did the one where I hold the Taj from the top of it's spire in my fingertips but resisted.

Jumper comes off tomorrow when I head south to warmer climes. Some lucky Indian kid will benefit form a Next jumper!

See ya