Nathan arrived safely last night and after a good night's sleep, we all awoke early and ready for a long travel day. It was about 5 hours to reach Agra (home of the Taj Mahal). The road was straight and flat but slow going because of the traffic. Traffic here includes bicycle rickshaws, motor rickshaws, cars, buses, trucks, bicycles, foot traffic, donkey carts, ox charts, cows, water buffalo, monkeys, motorcycles - you name it, they have it.
Quote of the day: "Traffic laws are only a suggestion."
We arrived in Agra, checked into our hotel and went out for lunch. Today's lunch was at the Only restaurant in Agra - really - the restaurant's name is "The Only Restaurant". We ate outside and enjoyed a wonderful Indian meal with the Agra specialty dessert - petha - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petha.
After lunch we headed straight over to see the Taj Mahal. We only had a couple of hours, but we enjoyed the fantastic light of the late afternoon.
More photo and reports to come as soon as we settle down a bit.
Adam
Quote of the day: "Traffic laws are only a suggestion."
We arrived in Agra, checked into our hotel and went out for lunch. Today's lunch was at the Only restaurant in Agra - really - the restaurant's name is "The Only Restaurant". We ate outside and enjoyed a wonderful Indian meal with the Agra specialty dessert - petha - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petha.
More photo and reports to come as soon as we settle down a bit.
Adam
Wishing you all wonderful adventures and a successful trip. You have worked hard to make this happen, and Hope Charities is blessed to have you on their team.
ReplyDeleteAfter all these months of planning & fundraising its great to see you all together across the globe! Keep the posts & pictures coming
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates. It's great to hear about your journey. Nathan -- way to go on the football (Brit speak!) and good to know you caught up with everyone.
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You all look great! What a wonderful adventure. We are thinking if you all constantly!
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It is amazing and incredible that you are there. GLad that you are with the group Nathan. The photos are great and the descriptions of the places you are seeing, the food you are eating, and the things you are doing, all sound so fabulous. Keep enjoying, stay healthy, and have a wonderful time.
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