Tag Archives: agra

The Taj Mahal

Posted on February 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The framed view of the Taj was impressive. But I guess I have just seen too many photos of it to be truly awed. But I am glad I got to see one of the seven wonders of the World. … Continue reading →

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The Long Journey to Agra Continues

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Agra is in the northernmost part of the State known as Uttar Pradesh or UP as Indians call it. One of the first things I saw was a truck of cow dung. This is burnt and used as fuel by … Continue reading →

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The Colourful Car Ride from Delhi to UP (Uttar Pradesh)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

It wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be as we had a comfortable car and the scenary was enticing. But we tried not to drink too much water so we wouldn’t have to make any rest stops. Along … Continue reading →

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How Delhi & Agra Changed Me (& 10 Things I Appreciate About Singapore)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

To be honest I wasn’t looking forward to the trip as I hate flying and I had just read about the flight cancellation causing fog and dangerous pollutions levels in Delhi. But the troop really wanted to see the Taj. … Continue reading →

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