The massive complex seemed to spring out from the surroundings. This is New Delhi; the streets
are wider and it's very green with trees lining the street. Yet we turned a corner and approached a tall wall and there it was - the large dome of the tomb. 100Rs to get in. The complex was massive - the mausoleum is central with long water canals and fountains set on the sides leading to separate buildings. Most of this tomb complex was in sandstone and the dome was a mix of sandstone and marble. The inside of the tomb wasn't as ornately decorated as most - missing were panted walls and ceilings. The burial tomb was marble. I convinced Joshua to lay down on it for a picture - why does he trust or listen to me ?
Walking around the outer wall of the tomb I slid through a broken, rusty gate up one of the corner octagonal towers to get a great picture of the tomb with the split tree.
The tomb has been unfairly " criticized for its weakness in proportions hence a lack of balance in its make-up. " What do I know - This impressive place takes up a lot of space for 2 dead guys. But, all of India could find a better place to put their garbage.....
We to a Tuk back to the embassy compound. On the way the driver stopped for a fill up. We got out of the Tuk and a gas attendant filled it up the same way a propane tank for your gas grill would get filled. Joshua got a great picture of the attendant. For 20Rs/0.75L of gas, we were back on our way. How long would that last him ?
Back at the house, Mary showed us how to make chickpea curry and puris - one of my favorite Indian dishes !
Added to that was some mint chutney , yum. In India, I picked up a special fry pan to make puris and samosas - but Heather won't let me fry anything, yet, go my "puris" turn out to be parathas in the chapati pan.... just not the same as frying :)
