Thursday, December 22, 2005

Taj Mahal with Graham



Taj Majal. It was amazing in person!

Graham was not really amused . . .

Graham wasn't really impressed, but he was an attraction almost as large as the Taj. Several women came up and tried to take him right out of our arms (not maliciously, just wanting to hold him).

We were lucky enough to have a guide who turned photographer, which was lucky since there were people everywhere wanting to charge you $10 to take your picture.

Posing with one of the many people who wanted to have their picture taken with us. There were very few Western sight-seers, so we were a novelty, especially with Graham.

This is the mosque built on the side of the Taj. On the other side is an identical building built for guests. The entire Taj is symmetrical.

There wasn't water flowing here today, but usually there is, they say. The amazing thing about the Taj is that it's built on top of water and teak wood so that if there's an earthquake, it won't be destroyed.

Two gorgeous kids who wanted their picture taken with us. We saw lots of kids with black eyeliner under their eyes. We finally had someone tell us they do that to keep evil spirits and looks away from them.

The Taj again.

Graham AND Rich tuckered out from site-seeing.

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