Reporting live from Agra, India! Today we visited India's prime jewel, the Taj Mahal. Pictures and descriptions can't do this place justice, it something you have to see in order to truly understand. The detail that is in that place is amazing, there are so many small intricate things that go into to making that place truly astanishing.
On other notes, I enjoy being in Agra so much better than Delhi. The air is clearer, its easier to get around, and every where you go you have a view of one of the 7 wonders of the world. One of the hard parts about being in India in general though is seeing these small kids trying their hardest to sell you things. It's hard to imgine being 7 or so and having to be on the street in the hot sun selling things. These kids should be out playing and enjoying their youth, it's one of the many things we take advantage of in the west.
Don't believe what you hre about India being hot it's not true. . . alright i'm kiding, like alot, no seriously this is the hottest place I've ever been in my life, but it's beauty and charm out weigh any heat. The heat usually strats to build around 9 and after that plan on having perma-sweat until the sun goes down. I really don't mind the heat though it's just being wet in your own sweat all day that gets to me.
This place really opens your eyes to how millions of others live in the world. These people are so friendly and accepting. One thing I find quite funny here in India is tons of people want to have their pictures taken with us. I don't understand, I'm not famous or important I'm just a college student! For example at the Taj Mahal today me and a couple others were just sittting down beside it and then one person asked to get their picture taken with us, then another, then another, and another. Before we know it we must have taken 50 pictures, so much we had to tell the people sorry we can't take any more and walk away. Its people from all walks of life too, kids, parents, old folks, they all wanted a picture. But it really warms my heart to see people so open to us. Next stop Varanasi!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Agra: Day 2
Reporting live from Agra, India! Today we visited India's prime jewel, the Taj Mahal. Pictures and descriptions can't do this place justice, it something you have to see in order to truly understand. The detail that is in that place is amazing, there are so many small intricate things that go into to making that place truly astanishing.
On other notes, I enjoy being in Agra so much better than Delhi. The air is clearer, its easier to get around, and every where you go you have a view of one of the 7 wonders of the world. One of the hard parts about being in India in general though is seeing these small kids trying their hardest to sell you things. It's hard to imgine being 7 or so and having to be on the street in the hot sun selling things. These kids should be out playing and enjoying their youth, it's one of the many things we take advantage of in the west.
Don't believe what you hre about India being hot it's not true. . . alright i'm kiding, like alot, no seriously this is the hottest place I've ever been in my life, but it's beauty and charm out weigh any heat. The heat usually strats to build around 9 and after that plan on having perma-sweat until the sun goes down. I really don't mind the heat though it's just being wet in your own sweat all day that gets to me.
This place really opens your eyes to how millions of others live in the world. These people are so friendly and accepting. One thing I find quite funny here in India is tons of people want to have their pictures taken with us. I don't understand, I'm not famous or important I'm just a college student! For example at the Taj Mahal today me and a couple others were just sittting down beside it and then one person asked to get their picture taken with us, then another, then another, and another. Before we know it we must have taken 50 pictures, so much we had to tell the people sorry we can't take any more and walk away. Its people from all walks of life too, kids, parents, old folks, they all wanted a picture. But it really warms my heart to see people so open to us. Next stop Varanasi!
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dude this is awesome, i am entirely jealous. Im glad you are having a good time and i will be checking your blog regularily.
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yeah man that really is cool, glad to hear the experience is a positive one thus far. Keep up witht he blog!
ReplyDelete-Austin
Hi Mac,
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. Sure hope you're enjoying the other cities too. I've read the other kids updates - interesting images and responses.
Keep us posted...
Love, Aunt Sue & Uncle John
have a great rest of the trip! we'll be checking up on you mac! love, building 4
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