A Journey into the Past… I read on the Luxury Trains of India website. Golly, it sounds so romantic and lovely. Tom and I really wanted to take a family trip on it. The luxury trains are booked months or even a year in advance. “We don’t have a prayer” I thought. I was planning […]
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Agra
Agra? Where the heck’s that? Never heard of it. Huh. Yes you have. Agra is where Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a memorial for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. We’ve seen pictures of it all our lives; not a single one prepares you for the astounding beauty of the building and its gardens. Tom […]
Rajasthan by Car part II
Have you ever seen Indian block printed fabric? I’m sure you’ve seen the muddy and dull bed spreads and tablecloths at Pier One or Cost Plus stores. These products are nothing NOTHING like the real thing. We went to Pipar to see the master block printers at work. The man in charge of the block […]