You know the game Jumanji where all of the animals are running down the middle of the street? That's Agra. We took a train from Delhi to Agra today, home of the Taj Mahal. The train ride was fine, they fed us every time the train creaked, but the highlight was the Taj. Getting to it was fun, though. So, you might be surprised if you saw a dog on the street. You'd be careful and drive on. What if you then encountered a goat? That's weird, you'd say. Then a cow crosses the street. Hmm, I wonder if I'm dreaming. Next comes a group of monkeys, then water buffalo. We're definitely not in Kansas anymore. Then, a camel, then two others. The only thing missing was a rhinoceros, and I think we just missed seeing one of those also. Sometimes I wonder who's in charge.
Anyway, the Taj Mahal was magnificent, much whiter than I thought, and much more grandoise. The size and beauty of the palace is one thing, but the intricacy of the jeweled carvings set in pure marble was incredible. Steph cried. I, of course, ... well you know. We also saw the Agra Fort, a massive, self-contained city built for a population of about 10,000, but entirely self-sufficient. Then, we saw what they call the Baby Taj, built several years before the actual Taj Mahal (which was built in 1631). It, too, was beautiful, but on a much smaller scale. We ended up buying a marble table, really beautiful, and the best part is I can put water glasses on it without worrying of leaving rings.
Tomorrow it's off to see the only remaining animal not yet seen crossing the road--Tigers. Hugs.
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