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Daily Archives: October 24, 2012

23rd October – Khajuraho Temples, The River Ganges and Candles

1. What remarkable temples with the most amazing carvings all over them showing all aspects of human life in all its glory! In the photos are some of the musicians and and elephant, horse and a boar.

2. We took a boat down the Ganges after sunset to see the amazing ceremony of saying goodnight to Mother Ganges. There were thousands of people there and they show their love of and thanks to the river every single night with such devotion. It was very moving to be a small part of this.

3. We bought small marigold and candle offerings that are made by the children, lit the candles and put them in the river with a prayer or a wish. I’ll put up lots more photos when we return.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 24, 2012 in architecture, art, India, postaday2012, sculpture, travel

Tags: carvings, India, Khajuraho temples, Postaday, River Ganges

22nd October – Train Ride, Festival Flowers and Immodium

24 Oct

1. We had a brilliant train journey from Agra to Jhansi, two and a half hours watching the changing landscapes. The stations were quite an experience, so very busy and full of wonderful smiley, helpful people.

2. There was a festival going on in Orchha and we moved among the crowds observing rituals and feeling very privileged to be allowed to do so. There were lots of flowers, mostly marigolds being made into small bunches for offerings to the Gods. Again we were of interest to passers by. Look at those beautiful smiles!

3. Immodium. It works. Enough said.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 24, 2012 in India, postaday2012, travel, Uncategorized

Tags: Agra, festival, holiday, India, Jhansi, marigolds, Orchha, Postaday, postaday2012, travel, votive offering

21st October – The Taj Mahal, The Red Fort and A Marvellous Massage

24 Oct

1. The Taj Mahal was so beautiful I can’t begin to tell you. On first glimpse my eyes just filled with tears, it just takes one’s breath away. This stunningly beautiful place was built by Shahjahan as a mausoleum for his Most Beloved Wife. What a gift of love.

2 It being Sunday there were families out in all their finery enjoying a day out together. Everywhere we passed beautiful families. We met one lovely family who wanted their photo taken with me when we were at the Red Fort. The Mother and I had smiled at each other several times as we had met around the site and then she stopped and asked if I would have my picture taken with them. She then put her hands on each side of my face and said, “Beautiful beautiful!” which was so lovely as to me they were the beautiful ones.

3. Late this afternoon I had the best massage ever and now feel relaxed and revived after three very busy days. By the time I came out it was dark and I got this photo of the steps down to the pool and the stone elephants.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 24, 2012 in art, environment, family, India, postaday2012, travel

Tags: Agra, massage, Most Beloved Wife, Postaday, Red Fort, Taj Mahal

20th October – School Slogan, Peacocks on Pylons and Royal Dining

24 Oct

1. There were lots of school parties visiting Humayun’s Tomb. On the back of the polo shirts the Indian youngsters were wearing were the words ” Learn Work Play Think Live” which I think are brilliant words!

2. As we were on the five hour drive from Delhi to Agra, we went though miles and miles of similar countryside. We were delighted to see so many peacocks, many of them perching on pylons. Mr S was lucky enough to see one flying!

3. Dinner tonight was Royal Dining! There were 10 small dishes to share, (we chose the vegetarian option) each absolutely delicious – indeed, a mouth watering feast.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 24, 2012 in birds, Eating out, environment, Food, India, nature, postaday2012, travel

Tags: Agra, Delhi, Postaday, postaday2012, Royal dining

19th October – Warmth, Friendliness and Magic

24 Oct

1. The warmth of the sun as we stepped off the plane in Delhi at 8.30 local time.

2. The warmth and friendliness of the people, so many smiling and greeting us and wanting to take my photo. We think possibly they find blonde curls interesting! They were really pleased that we wanted to take their photos too.

3. A wonderful meal in the Indian restaurant in the hotel. My dish was beautifully flavoured without heat. Mr S chose something spicier but it was very hot. The lovely chef came out and took the dish away, did some magic on it and it came back perfectly spiced. The waiter gave Mr S a magic something to sip which immediately took the heat out of his mouth!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 24, 2012 in Eating out, Food, India, postaday2012, travel

Tags: curry, Delhi, magic, postaday2012, spiced food

18th October – Staines, The River Thames and Anticipation

24 Oct

1. With 9 hours to fill today, we opted for a late Full English breakfast and very good it was too! We then went on the bus to Staines. There was a lovely mosaic in the bookshop, an interesting sculpture near the shops and a lovely old lych gate to St Peter’s Church.

2. We had a delightful walk along the Thames which was full of water birds – swans, coots, ducks and geese. Watching the swans landing and taking off is always fun.

3. Now we are just full of excitement and ready to be off, flight at 8.45pm. Dehli here we come!

I can’t upload photos for some reason so there’ll be lots to look forward to when we get home!