Touring Delhi

Today we began our adventure touring through Delhi at the Jama Masjid Mosque. The mosque had beautiful architecture and it is the second largest in the subcontinent created by Shah Jahan the emperor and famous architect of one of the Seven Wonders of the World which we will be visiting tomorrow. We then went on a tour by cycle rickshaws around the back streets of old Delhi, the smell of incense and the buzz of commercial activity hit us the most. We even saw many monkeys!!!!rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnWe then went to Raj Ghat, Ghandi’s cremation site, which we all found a spiritual experience. Afterwards we could not resist the temptation of a McDonald’s as a small home comfort. The next destination was Birla House, the site of Ghandi’s assassination and the place where he spent his last 144 days. We walked round the house which is now a museum and took in the calm atmosphere; we followed his last steps which led out into a beautiful memorial garden. Everybody found this an awe-inspiring experience and was the highlight of the day.rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnSoon after, we arrived at Humayun’s Tomb, built to glorify the second Moghul Emperor. Costing around 1 million rupees in 1547 to build in traditional Moghul fashion; the tomb became the blue print to which the Taj Mahal was built. Our final stop was to the first mosque ever built in India. The ancient 75m tall tower, along with the beautifully detailed architecture was a true feat of engineering, we wondered how they’d managed such a project in 1211 without cranes and modern scaffolding! It was also a photographer’s paradise with all of us catching some good snaps. rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnThis was a brilliant day, made all the better by our amazing expert guide, Ashim, who bore a striking resemblance to our own head of music, Mr. Berditch: it was uncanny!rnrnrnrnAfter a long and tiring day we’ve packed our bags in anticipation of the 3.45AM start which we’re all greatly looking forward to tomorrow!! (NOT) So now it’s time for us to go to bed and we’ll keep you all updated. rnrnBig hugs and kisses to everyone. rnrnxxxxxrn

6 replies
  1. Steffi Lai
    Steffi Lai says:

    India looks beautiful, I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the trip and get back safely, keep posting when you can!
    nLots of love,
    nSteffi 🙂
    n<3

  2. Shauna Connor
    Shauna Connor says:

    Daunagh Shunlop! (Shaunagh Dunlop)
    nLooking amazing in the photos, i’m SO jealous!
    nHope your having an amazing time! Your mummys currently round mine and told me to take a look at the photos, it all looks beautiful.
    nKeep safe and look after yourself. And for god sake come home in one piece!
    nWe don’t want another skiing trip incident now do we!
    nLoving you so much and let me know when your home.
    nLots of love the Connors and peggy sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  3. Theresa
    Theresa says:

    Hi all. Hope you’re all coping with the early morning starts. I was impressed to read that you took a tour by cycle rickshaw and wondered how Sabina managed until I saw the photo and realised that someone else was doing all the hard work! It continues to look so fabulous.
    nKeep safe and happy travelling. x

  4. john
    john says:

    Just to let you know that there are people enjoying your trip through your eyes who would be strangers to you. Keep smiling it’s raining here. Best Wishes from Ruby and John.

  5. Tessa Mason
    Tessa Mason says:

    Hi Millie and friends, Looks and sounds like you are having an amazing time, can’t wait to see the photos and hear all about. Thinking of you and sending you big hugs. Love from Tessa, Carl, Ollie and Evie x

  6. Alicia, Pippa, Dotties and John
    Alicia, Pippa, Dotties and John says:

    Sounds as if you are having an amazing time, we are all very envious of you! So exciting to read the diary notes.
    nSpecial love to Millie.

    nn

    Lots of Love

    nn

    Pippa, Alica, Mummy, Uncle John and Dotty x X x

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