Monday, May 05, 2014

INDIA 8. AGRA, THE TAJ MAHAL.

Wednesday April 30, 2014 continued


Now you know this building.


So I will not prattle on about it.








Here are the historical facts.


This is the entry gate.












 




 













 











 







We attempted to engage these 2 Muslim men in a conversation regarding how much we enjoyed seeing a building with no "gods" on it... What a contrast to the rest of the city. But they were only interested in a 1 way discussion... So we gave up.




 


At the end of a long long hot hot day we headed home...


...to our hotel...


Well, not exactly our hotel. This is the Oberoi Hotel next door to our hotel.



We ordered a beer and a cocktail which costed almost as much as our hotel for the night...


But they were worth it...

The Indian waiters I their resplendent outfits were masters of engaging the guests in conversation. The cheapest room in this hotel in this, the off-season is worth, wait for it, $750 per night.



Ok, actually this is our hotel... Interestingly, the waiters actually live in this hotel. They even gave us a complimentary G&T...

Lloydnalex

 

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