India, Africa and Asia.

[drron]

Lots of brickworks in this area.

 

[drron]

The countryside was pretty green with lots of veggies in places. Also many varieties of trnsportation including using a camel.






Then we reached Goa nd our hotel. The Oberi. The view from the lobby.






And then from our room. magic.




And our room.

 

[drron]

0630 and of to the Taj Mahal. Sun not up yet0. Get a buggy ride to the ticket office and then a fair walk. Sun not up yet


Then the actual entry.



Real precious stones used.
















apparently the fog is better than the last 3 days when i ws a white out.

 

[drron]

And the sun rises.

 

[bPeteb]

I had the arrivals card screenshot on my phone. The fellow processing mrsdrron thought that was OK but my fellow wouldn't accept it as the QR code was not clear so I had to complete a paper form ith the info copied from my screenshot. And the paper card had no QR code so tat just amused me.

So our India trip was about to begin..

Such different experiences. We had printed up the arrival cards but not the evisas. Had to find and show the emails for the evisas on our phones. They didn't ask either of us for the arrival cards!

 

[craven morehead]

We are currently sitting in the SKL in BNE. At times I thought that it was never going to happen. Many reasons but mainly worrying about Mrsdrron. Ever since returning home in early October she has been unwell. No energy or appetite. Lost 3kg. Then began sweating and the last week severe night sweats. Bloods were normal but had problems organising a CT scan. They kept putting it off. Finally done 3pm yesterday.
A sigh of relief when it showed acute diverticulitis.

I was also having problems doing enough. When I return from this trip a gardener will be sought.

On top of this the accountant wanted to submit our tax returns this month. Nearly all done but has relented.

So to. the trip. All flights are J awards apart from Airlink into Kruger.
Will be staying at 4ICs all on points. Plus suite nights awards in Singapore and Mumbai.

Our first Crystal cruise from Mumbai to Mombasa. That followed by 4 nights in Londolosi in Kruger.

Ending with some time in Bangkok.

Following along

 

[drron]

There is something about the Taj that I didn't expect. It certainly effected me in several ways. I felt emotional being here in a way I can't explain. I have seen lots of photos of the Taj that show it's beauty but being here is so much better than any photo. it is amazing how different light changes the totl effect on you.




















And close up of the detail. Precious stones inlaid into white marble.









The Yamuna river runs behind the Taj. the fog gave some surreal views.

 

[drron]

In this post you get some idea of the effect of light on the Taj.

 

[drron]

The last of our time at the Taj.
















And the monkeys make an appearance.






Everyone should have the Taj on their bucket list and if you can afford it stay at th Oberoi.

 

[drron]

After visiting the TAJ we went back to the hotel for breakfast. buffet but you were served everything.










And also menu items. I had poached eggs on tomato chutney with Mutabbal which i enjoyed.


Mrsdrron had boiled egg and avocado on sourdough.