After touring the Taj Mahal, and grabbing some lunch, Laura, Dan and I hired a rickshaw for the return ride to Agra Fort. It is a large, sprawling complex, with much of the space still dedicated to India's military.
It is situated along the same river as the Taj Mahal and each can be seen from the other.
Before heading back to the hotel, we agreed to visit some tourist shops as part of our deal with the rickshaw driver. I learned that the drivers can not only earn commissions off what is sold at some places, they can also be given a liter of petrol for simply bringing in new customers. Our first stop was a big store, and we were offered free Pepsi's to enjoy while doing our best to resist the pressure to buy something.
The weather remained clear, and we hung out at the hotel's rooftop restaurant for the evening. As we enjoyed a few Kingfishers, and the beautiful sun slowly set, I was surprised to find kites filling the air all around us. Adults and kids alike were flying them from their rooftops, and it seemed to be a very popular activity. A call to prayer rang out from a local mosque's loudspeaker. I couldn't have asked for a better evening.
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That description of sitting at the rooftop restaurant enjoying a drink and a sunset makes me want to be there!
That description of sitting at the rooftop restaurant enjoying a drink and a sunset makes me want to be there!
Are you eating lots of curry? Love Indian curry, it’s the best :razz: . A friend of mine who recently visited India complained that the food was too spicy for her.
Yep, and the funny thing is I am loving the veggie curries more than the chicken ones. Well, to be honest, I’m getting lots of curries with cottage cheese and potato, not the hardier vegetables! Still, they’re authentic and soooo good. I’ve definitely gained wait lately. I’ve had some spicy food, but by and large, I must be ordering the tamer stuff because I haven’t found it overwhelming. Then again, I’ve mostly been in the tourist restaurants where they tone things down.
Are you eating lots of curry? Love Indian curry, it’s the best :razz: . A friend of mine who recently visited India complained that the food was too spicy for her.
Yep, and the funny thing is I am loving the veggie curries more than the chicken ones. Well, to be honest, I’m getting lots of curries with cottage cheese and potato, not the hardier vegetables! Still, they’re authentic and soooo good. I’ve definitely gained wait lately. I’ve had some spicy food, but by and large, I must be ordering the tamer stuff because I haven’t found it overwhelming. Then again, I’ve mostly been in the tourist restaurants where they tone things down.
What a great evening!
@ curries – do you prefer the yellow ones? I love the thicker ones , also the cheese in curry or spinach.
As long as it has coconut milk, I’m happy!
What a great evening!
@ curries – do you prefer the yellow ones? I love the thicker ones , also the cheese in curry or spinach.
As long as it has coconut milk, I’m happy!