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| Taj Mahal seen from Red Fort |
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| Sandstone Mosque next to Taj |
Both the Taj Mahal & the Red Fort were simply amazing! I stood by the north west minaret looking up at the glory of sunrise on the white marble of the Taj, and remembered how I used to put up pictures of it on my wall as a kid, wanting to go see it someday, not knowing how I would ever get there. And here I am many years later standing next to it - dreams DO come true if you just keep it in your mind long enough, you will find a way and the universe will work it out for you! The mauseleum under the center dome was awe-inspiring with a 4" thick lattice of white translucent marble finely carved into vines and flowers, each inlaid with stones and mother of pearl - stunning! No photos were allowed inside the mausoleum.
The afternoon was filled with the Red Fort and awesome it is! The Royal quarters were all done in marble with inlaid semiprecious stones and magnificent. The fort is huge with surrounding mote and wall with cut out niches for fighting.
