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Saturday, March 31, 2007
43.- MARCH 29 AGRA (OBEROI MARVILAS HOTEL) INDIA
OBEROI MARVILAS HOTEL IN AGRA. Less than a mile away from the TAJ MAHAL witn no obstruction in between.
WELCOME
SHEER LUXURY AND CLASS
HASTA LA VISTA!!
WELCOME
SHEER LUXURY AND CLASS
HASTA LA VISTA!!
42.- MARCH 29 AGRA (TAJ MAHAL/SUNRISE) INDIA
TAJ MAHAL, Early in the morning, at 5.45 we returned to the TAJ
The rays of the rising sun make the monument a wonder to behold!
"DREAM IN MARBLE" situated on the banks
The Mosque warding the West, is the main entrance to the TAJ. TAJ garden designed by ALI MARDAN HKAN, a noble in the Mughal court. Fountains and running channels of water
JAMAT KHANA building warding the East is eight sided, with twenty four arches.
Big hall and a veranda.
The TAJ a perfect fusion of Indian and Persian architecture.
The design of USTAD ISA AFANDI of Turkey was selected from all the famous architects of the world.
Watching the effect of sunrise at the TAJ, was absolute magic.
For every hour of the day the TAJ has its own colors, the soft dreaminess at dawn.
Then, changing to enchanting golds and yellows and a pale lively rose. Shining precious stones, gold and silver, that were received from kings and chiefs of empires from abroad.
The rays of the rising sun make the monument a wonder to behold!"DREAM IN MARBLE" situated on the banks
of the Yamura river
The Mosque warding the West, is the main entrance to the TAJ. TAJ garden designed by ALI MARDAN HKAN, a noble in the Mughal court. Fountains and running channels of water
JAMAT KHANA building warding the East is eight sided, with twenty four arches.Big hall and a veranda.
The TAJ a perfect fusion of Indian and Persian architecture.The design of USTAD ISA AFANDI of Turkey was selected from all the famous architects of the world.
Twenty two small domes on the main gate of the Taj represent twenty two years spent in the construction of the TAJ.
The four corner minarets, built slightly towards the outside in case they fall.
Some Koranic texts are nicely inscribed in black letters. They do not appear bigger at the bottom than they do at the top.
The tombs of the Empress MUMTAZ MAHAL and Emperor SHA JAHAN, are situated in the center below the main dome.
The four corner minarets, built slightly towards the outside in case they fall.Some Koranic texts are nicely inscribed in black letters. They do not appear bigger at the bottom than they do at the top.
The tombs of the Empress MUMTAZ MAHAL and Emperor SHA JAHAN, are situated in the center below the main dome.
Watching the effect of sunrise at the TAJ, was absolute magic.For every hour of the day the TAJ has its own colors, the soft dreaminess at dawn.
For a few fleeting moments we saw it softly illuminated by the morning glow, just like a shining pearl.
Then, changing to enchanting golds and yellows and a pale lively rose. Shining precious stones, gold and silver, that were received from kings and chiefs of empires from abroad.Friday, March 30, 2007
41.- MARCH 28 AGRA (TAJ MAHAL/SUNSET) INDIA
TAJ MAHL,
SHAH JEHAN’S enduring "Monument to love". Its unique beauty and immaculate intricate execution all contribute to the breathtaking first impression.
A place of astonishing beauty and architectural marvel.
Emperor SHAH JEHAN, was devoted to his wife MUMATZ MAHAL (Jewel of the palace). She died at age 39 giving birth to her fourteenth child and he went into mourning for two years, turning away from running the Mughal empire and getting involved with his other great love-architecture.
He resolved to build his wife a memorial surpassing anything the world had ever seen in beauty and wild extravagance. Twenty thousand laborers and skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy were put to work to construct this unrivaled masterpiece. Construction started in 1631 A.D. It took twenty two years to build and some twenty thousand laborers.
Our sunset and sunrise visits to the TAJ MAHAL, considered as the world’s most beautiful building,. were an absolute highlight of this trip.
SHAH JEHAN’S enduring "Monument to love". Its unique beauty and immaculate intricate execution all contribute to the breathtaking first impression.
A place of astonishing beauty and architectural marvel.
Emperor SHAH JEHAN, was devoted to his wife MUMATZ MAHAL (Jewel of the palace). She died at age 39 giving birth to her fourteenth child and he went into mourning for two years, turning away from running the Mughal empire and getting involved with his other great love-architecture.
He resolved to build his wife a memorial surpassing anything the world had ever seen in beauty and wild extravagance. Twenty thousand laborers and skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy were put to work to construct this unrivaled masterpiece. Construction started in 1631 A.D. It took twenty two years to build and some twenty thousand laborers.Our sunset and sunrise visits to the TAJ MAHAL, considered as the world’s most beautiful building,. were an absolute highlight of this trip. 
40.- MARCH 28 AGRA (FORT), INDIA
AGRA, the capital of the great Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries, is the repository of the most famous Mughal’s monuments.
In the afternoon we visited the AGRA FORT, which lies on the bend of the RIVER YAMUNA
Emperor AKBAR built it as his citadel during the years 1565 to 1573 in the finest architectural style.
Imposing gates, walls of red sandstone and moat, dominates the center of the city
Exquisite architecture
In the afternoon we visited the AGRA FORT, which lies on the bend of the RIVER YAMUNAEmperor AKBAR built it as his citadel during the years 1565 to 1573 in the finest architectural style.
Imposing gates, walls of red sandstone and moat, dominates the center of the city
Exquisite architecture
Thursday, March 29, 2007
39.- MARCH 27 MUMBAI INDIA
INDIA, is only about 1/3 the size of Europe, yet its population is over 1 billion people- 1/6 of the worlds population. More religions are practiced on a larger scale in Indian than in any other nation. Hinduism is the main faith, but there are also ZOROASTRIANS, MOSLEMS, JAIN, BUDDHISTS, SIKHS and JEWS.
MUMBAI,Derives from bom baia, meaning "good bay".(It used to be BOMBAY)
It was built on seven islands by BACK BAY. With 18 million people is the nation’s financial center.
This morning, we disembarked the ship and drove to MUMBAI Airport. My beloved and avid photographer does not waste any time and took some pictures from inside the bus.
BACK BAY the biggest harbor in the world.
Street vendors promoting spices.
We experienced very heavy traffic during the day.
VICTORIA TRAIN STATION: With a train coming in every 5 minutes, they transport ONE MILLION passengers every 24 hours!!
Stately old Victorian buildings over 100 years old remnants of the Brithis colony.
Portugese architecture still prevail from the times MUMBAI was occupied by the Portugese.
MUMBAI,Derives from bom baia, meaning "good bay".(It used to be BOMBAY)
It was built on seven islands by BACK BAY. With 18 million people is the nation’s financial center.
This morning, we disembarked the ship and drove to MUMBAI Airport. My beloved and avid photographer does not waste any time and took some pictures from inside the bus.
BACK BAY the biggest harbor in the world.
Street vendors promoting spices.
We experienced very heavy traffic during the day. VICTORIA TRAIN STATION: With a train coming in every 5 minutes, they transport ONE MILLION passengers every 24 hours!!
Stately old Victorian buildings over 100 years old remnants of the Brithis colony.
Portugese architecture still prevail from the times MUMBAI was occupied by the Portugese.
Monday, March 26, 2007
38.- MARCH 25 INDIA, COCHIN
The city of COCHIN, known as "QUEEN OF THE ARABIAN SEA", spreads out over the mainland, a peninsula and several islands and is one of the largest and oldest ports on India’s west coast.
Private launches and small ferries zip through the waterways. Providing safe and efficient means of transportation in long boats for goods an people moving cocoanut, pepper, cocoanut husks rice, etc.
EXCITING WELCOMING by a drums band, dances and ornamented elephants.
SYNAGOGUE built in 1568
SIDE ENTRANCE
CHINESE FISHING NETS, All along the shores we could see them, hovering like cranes.
These precarious looking nets are made of bamboo and wood structures and were introduced by Chinese trader in the 14th century.
Private launches and small ferries zip through the waterways. Providing safe and efficient means of transportation in long boats for goods an people moving cocoanut, pepper, cocoanut husks rice, etc.
EXCITING WELCOMING by a drums band, dances and ornamented elephants.
JEW TOWN: We found the city’s dwindling Jewish community in a tiny neighborhood, built around the synagogue. We talked to Sara Cohen "there are only 7 families left of a once thriving Jewish community, All others. died or left for Israel
Warehouses, street vendors and spice auction rooms.
SYNAGOGUE built in 1568
SIDE ENTRANCE
CHINESE FISHING NETS, All along the shores we could see them, hovering like cranes.
These precarious looking nets are made of bamboo and wood structures and were introduced by Chinese trader in the 14th century.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
37.- MARCH 24 ON THE INDIAN OCEAN
This morning, we woke up with the noise of the motors coming to a stop.
From our veranda We could see lots of fishing boats.
Our Head Chef Tobias"went shopping" for tuna and local fish, exchanged for whiskey and cigarets!!
From our veranda We could see lots of fishing boats.
Our Head Chef Tobias"went shopping" for tuna and local fish, exchanged for whiskey and cigarets!!
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