I expected some adventure on this trip, but I didn't think there was danger in each mouthful. Froody and I just spent another week in the hospital. This time I had a bacterial infection and Froody had that plus giardia. bleh. I felt as pathetic as I looked. That IV really, really hurt! These infections have kind of extinguished what little remaining enthusiasm I had for India. One of the two things I am looking forward to is the Kari Mata, India's infamous rat temple. Gosh! I just realized that going someplace infested with rats, with floors made extra gooey and gross from thousands of rats running around, probably isn't conducive to maintaining good health. Froody and I are also determined to see the Himalayas. But I am heartily glad knowing we leave soon.
So, here are some of the pictures Froody's taken these past couple of weeks.
* View on the train to Agra.
* A pair of rose-ringed parakeets. These birds are everywhere, but we love them anyway.
* Some remaining blue tile on a mughal-era tomb, the Chini-Ka-Razza.
* Sandstone and marble gate to the Itimad-Ud-Daulah, aka the Baby Taj. We loved the detailed inlay work and how quiet and peaceful it was around the monument.
* Our driver brought us to a "marble institute" where we got to see how the tiny semi-precious stone pieces for the inlay in the Taj Mahal was made. Yup, it's still made the same way and looks like a lot of difficult, painful work. It surprised me how much Froody liked the marble work, and we bought a couple of souvenirs.
* Next day we went to the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri fort. The Jama Masjid is a huge mosque. The fort had a palace and other rooms full of beautiful carvings. Oh, better pic of the gate.
* The. Taj. Mahal. It's one of those place I NEVER thought I'd ever see. It's more beautiful than I expected. It's a tomb for one woman, the favorite wife of Shah Jahan.
* Also saw some Egyptian vultures when we were there.
* Froody ate all of this huge thali- metal plate with different types of breads, rice, and sauces.
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Beautiful pictures! Wow! I am so sorry to hear you have been sick enough to be hospitalized. Hang in there and eat safe... sigh... I know it is so hard! I love those parakeets as well, esp. when the settle down at dusk and make all that noise! Saying goodbye to the day.
Connie-glad you are still reading my blog. yeah, eating safe seems to be not that difficult, but a bit more boring than we want, but what are you gonna do, right? At least we still enjoy watching the parakeets and kites.
Where have you been eating!? :(( Please tell me that you're not eating street food! How much longer do you have in Delhi? We'll have to send you the names of some safe places.
The developping world is the only place where, "I've never gotten sick from there," is the highest compliment you can pay a restaurant.
Cairo Typ0- believe it or not, we've been eating only in busy restaurants and hotels. I think the only times we didn't were with our Indian friends. This last time they took us to a handicrafts mela and asked us to sample some kulfis there. Our doctor thinks this was the culprit. I think the lotus leaves in our thalis might be another one.
Anyway, we are finally leaving Delhi today for Bikaner and parts north. We're looking forward to seeing a bit mor of India.
Dear Janola,
Thanks so much to you and Froody for the wonderful pictures and sharing your adventures. I look forward once a week to your site but the illnesses I don't envy.
When I worked for the airlines I was offered a first class ticket to India and I never went because I like to travel but have a low tolorence for discomfort and uncleanliness, so admire your fortitude.
Have fun and I thank you again.
Ceil
Hi, Ceil! The two weeks in the hospital is the worst part of the trip. But now we are out and starting to enjoy being here. The food is great and the people (those not trying to sell you anything) are nice. Oh, and I love the clothing and fabrics!
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