Agra and Jaipur

Quick update- This week has gone by FAR too fast! I can't believe that tomorrow is our last day already. We've just been go, go, go. But, it's been wonderful! We fly back to Bombay at 5 pm tomorrow from Jaipur and then we have a flight to London at 2:30 am. It's up in the air whether or not we go back into the city or just chill at the airport.

On Tuesday, we saw Akbar's tomb en route to Agra. It was beautiful. We also really enjoyed watching the deer, monkeys, and peacocks frolicking in the gardens.

Because of the intense fog/smog, it was decided that it would be better to go and see the Taj Mahal on Tuesday afternoon instead of Wednesday morning as originally planned. We walked through the eastern gate and the experience was similar to when I first saw the Grand Canyon. It really is strikingly beautiful. A magical place.

Our hotel in Agra was a beautiful five-star hotel (http://www.jaypeehotels.com/jp-page.php?id=jpWelcome). Sarah, Nick, and I spied on an Indian wedding on the grounds, but we couldn't see much because of the fog!
Our Wednesday, we saw the Agra Fort in the morning and then drove to Jaipur in the evening.
This morning we saw the Amber Fort. We got to ride an elephant up the mountain to the fort. I have to admit that I was a little nervous so high up and we were close to the edge of the wall of the switchbacks. Our elephant was also feisty, much faster than the rest and it seemed like our driver had to correct her a lot!
This has truly been an incredible trip. And, even better, it was shared with wonderful people. :) I am very grateful this Thanksgiving, I am blessed. What a wonderful life :)
I do miss my family though! I am looking forward to Christmas with everyone! More photos to come...