India, Africa and Asia.

[drron]

The last of the fort.












This formed part of the defences. If someone breached the outer wall this was the wall on either side of the slope leading up to the palaces. Oil could pour out of the ppes.

 

[drron]

Back to the Oberoi.


The Metro is being built.

 

[drron]

When we got back I took a walk round the grounds hoping to catch sunset,


















But then the fog rolled in.

 

[Denali]

Im getting way too old. How are you suppose to get up and down the stairs to/from the pool without a hand rail?

 

[SYD]

The Metro is being built.
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The first section is operating with a stop at the Taj west gate and another right opposite the Red Fort Entrance.

There’s a station right outside the Grand Mercure. 20 rupes (return) or A$0.30.


But strangely under utilised at the moment…


Possibly because it doesn’t come up on Google maps under public transport…I thought it was still under construction until I saw trains regularly passing back and forth (once the fog cleared).

 

[drron]

Dinner night 2.














Mrsdrron had an Indian Sav Blanc. She liked it and half the price of the cheapest imported one.


I though went for n imported red. I wanted to try this German Dornflder. I thought it extremely good and slightly seet. fuller bodied thn I thought it to be and an unmistakable bouquet of cherries. Excellent with Indian food.




Mrsdrron had the lamb shank with mushrooms and potatoes.






Whilst I had the pomfret and Kerala chicken plus accompaniments.




We both enjoyed it and thanked the staff. They wanted a photo of us. That cost them taking one with my phone



We were also given present of an inlaid marble jewellery box. Just as well Mrsdrron made no purchase at the craft place earlier that day.