Met Josh and Mary at our hotel this morning (from Oregon). They are on a trip that reminds us of the adventure of our Europe trip 35 years ago. They quit their jobs and are going to be traveling all over for 5+ months. We invited them to join us for the day as we toured Delhi.
Went to the largest mosque in the world (Jamal Masud- see photo above), the national museum where we saw really old figures, carvings,statues, etc. Very interesting!!! Many items were B.C. including a beautiful dancing girl from 2800 B.C.
Also toured the Red Fort that showplace of the Mughal Empire. The Shah lived here in splendor with unimaginable luxuries-fountains, pools, gardens, baths with warm water, others with hot water, others with scented water... just because he wanted to please all the women in his harem. What a guy!
Then on to Lodhi Gard
en (a beautiful and shady respite from all the hustle and bustle of the city.) And Humayan's tomb (see photo left)...a huge structure built about 400 years ago to house his remains. Amazing that the old wooden doors seem surprisingly intact considering their age. What some people won't do to make sure that future generations visit their grave.
en (a beautiful and shady respite from all the hustle and bustle of the city.) And Humayan's tomb (see photo left)...a huge structure built about 400 years ago to house his remains. Amazing that the old wooden doors seem surprisingly intact considering their age. What some people won't do to make sure that future generations visit their grave. Tomorrow we leave Delhi for Kolkata.
