Agra and The Taj


Wow! The Taj Mahal was definitely the most surreal moment so far on this trip. It was so small yet so big. There is infact a massive park where Sahajahan built this collosal monument. Facinating and humbling to stand right up against the building and touch the ancient cold marble that took 22 years to put together. Truly spectacular. Shiraz, our young 25 funky Indian guide then took us to see another red fort where the Sultan Akbar was imprisoned by his own son who was jealous of him and who killed his 6 brothers so he could get the throne! Em....yeah as you do.

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