Up at 5am to go to the Taj Mahal. I am sure anyone who has seen it will agree, words cannot describe how beautiful it is. Absolutely gob smacked!!! Had the old 'Diana' photo, probably not the right bench or pose, but good enough for me ;) Soon after this, my camera decided to die, with the spare battery also caput (not sure how, as I'd charged the night before) but did get a few nice pics. Considering how great it is on the outside, the tombs of Shah Jahan and Mu...

First train ride in India, pleasantly surprised! Not too different from the UK but with tea and coffee! Did however see the cattle class section when we got off, which was exactly that, lots of people packed into small carriages behind barred windows! Got to hotel number 2, more luxury, not sure I can get used to this, strangely I preferred the tents and dodgy hotels in Nepal, feels more authentic. Afternoon was spent walking into the local village, which was ch...