Sawai Madhopur train station, near Ranthambore; note the cow.
Waiting for our train from Ranthambore to Agra.
Sawai Madhopur train station, near Ranthambore; the country people stare at us as much as we stare at them.
Fatehpur Sikri
the 5-story Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar would hold private council while sitting atop this pillar (Diwan-i-Khas).
Fatehpur Sikri: Hindu influence in the architecture.
Fatehpur Sikri: the sandstone was intricately carved.
Fatehpur Sikri: a lotus-blossom screen of sandstone.
Fatehpur Sikri: Char Chaman tank, storing water; the platform is for musicians.
Fatehpur Sikri: Andy, please don’t fall!
Rajasthan
On our way to Agra, we passed pilgrims like this for many miles.
On our way to Agra: pilgrims walking along the roadside.
On our way to Agra: one of many (free) wayside resting areas.
On our way to Agra: stopping for a rest.
On our way to Agra: many carried a red banner signifying this pilgrimage.
On our way to Agra: a pilgrim passes roadside huts.
