Sunrise.

Unfortunately, I was NOT able to get an ex-Officio picture at the Taj this morning. Security is pretty tight there, and they would not even let me bring in my 'on-the-go' lemonade packets. However, I still enjoyed the overly extravegant mausoleum built for some shah's wife, and some nice French people took my picture. Agra is a great city, not too big and crowded, comparatively, and I met a very reliable richshaw driver to help me navigate the sights. However, I almost been driven insane by the rickshaw/taxi drivers that swarm around the hotels and shops, considering you crazy if you don't want a ride somewhere. I just wanna WALK somewhere, but some of these people are nuts for tourism. I had one man show me his shop before I went into the Taj, and when I came out, he popped up outta nowhere and asked me what it is that I wanted. I just laughed and told him I wanted him to get away from me, as least harsh as possible. Sometimes, you just gotta slam your foot down.

I have a nice overnight bus ride to Haridwar tonight, then on to Rishikesh for a few days....boogie on upside.


Taj Mahal, sucka:



let er fly

Reid