Three hours on the bus south to Jaipur, the "pink city". Hotel turned out to be only a few hundred metres from the bus station, but in a quiet leafy area. Went to have a quick peek at Jaipur, then shower, then very cheap meal. Playing tourist properly tomorrow.
Everybody comes to Jaipur to see the ladies' palace, the Hawa Mahal, with its beautiful facade and the City Palace, still partly occupied by the current maharaja. Both lived up to expectations and took most of the day. Not many tourists: people say that numbers of foreign tourists have nearly halved over the past 5 years. Chris had haircut and we both had a head massage.
On local buses to Amber Fort in the morning, passing the palace and all the tourists we climbed the elephant track to the top to get lovely views. Lazy afternoon before we take train to Agra tomorrow.
Picked up from Agra Fort station then dumped bags at guest house; went back to see the fort later! Up early next morning to visit the Taj Mahal - absolutely fabulous. Peaceful because so huge despite the tourists, has to be most beautiful building in the world. A super place to finish. All pics on J's camera, will post from Oz. Off to Delhi this afternoon, planes to Singapore, Brisbane, Mackay tomorrow. Here ends our vegetarian alcohol-free odyssey to India.
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