Jaipur is the state capital of Rajasthan as of 1956 and houses a population of about three million with a population growth of about 4% per year. It is a fairly young city as it was only established in 1727. The population is a bit segregated by hills and lakes. It is considered the state's most advanced commercial and business center rendering it also the most prosperous. In the heart of Jaipur lies the Pink City, the old walled quarter and bazaars which ran...

We are up early as usual. While the 6 hour coach ride is long, for seeing the country side it is much preferred. We see it all from very low tech or skill to very high tech, skill or mechanism. As we leave Agra we observe a rough pile of cow dung and learn that it is collected and made into fuel. Usually young girls or women collect the cow dung from the streets where the cows are generally free to wander. Caring for cows is considered a sacred duty. The d...