Delhi and Agra

Spent most of Monday travelling on the Delhi Metro which is surprisingly very clean and easy to navigate. Airport security is in place causing long queues in rush hour, can’t imagine this working on the London Underground! It also very PC with priority seats for “Physically Challenged” and “Differently Abled”.

Did a fair amount of walking the crowded streets too, which isn’t for the faint hearted - hawkers hassling constantly - Jeff was even asked if he would like his ears cleaned - YUK!!

On Tuesday we hired a car and driver to take us to Agra to seee the Taj Mahal.  We were touched by the beauty of the mausoleum, truly breathtaking. We also visited the Agra Fort and Baby Taj. What a relief to get back to our hotel,
driving in India is a hairaising experience especially with a driver who is constantly looking at his phone to check the cricket results (India v Australia ).

Well that’s all from Delhi - next stop Amritsar to see the Golden Temple.





















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  1. don and linJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    Glad you made it this time. Love Lin & Don xx

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  2. SammyJanuary 15, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    Love the ‘differntly abled’ Section!! I’d defo get a seat there!!!
    I’m surprised you didn’t get your ears cleaned Dad!!!!!!!!!! ;)
    So glad you got to the Taj this time. Sending love to you both...xx

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  3. KayFebruary 23, 2019 at 2:16 AM

    Fabulous. Beautiful pictures PS well jel

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