How hot does Jason look??? This is at the entrance to Humayun's Tomb in Old Delhi. Humayun is the second Mughal emperor. This is the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. It was built in 1565 by a Persian architect. We are standing just outside the gate to the garden that leads to the tomb.
This is the tomb itself. I like this picture because it is a great picture, but also because at this moment we are so hot that we are calculating how long it will take us to walk across the courtyard to enter the tomb -- and of course, if there is any shade along the way! We are loving the red sandstone, but it is fire hot. It attracts and retains the heat in such a way that when you are standing next to it, on it, whatever, it is like standing next to a small inferno. Its just that hot.
After climbing the steps to the second floor, you can see the full courtyard we walked across to enter the tomb. The gardens were immaculate. The tomb is sandstone and marble, but was gorgeous throughout.
Jason's art shot. The money shot really. Side view. Actually, I have to agree. It looks exactly how Old Delhi/Mughal architecture looks in my mind.
And we are done. Done for the day. I am cooked. Literally. Little did I know there would be one more stop after this! But you'll have to wait for tomorrow to read about it, as we have to get some sleep now! There are elephants to be ridden in the morning!
1 comment:
Your photos and descriptions are great! So glad you're having fun even though you may melt before you get to your next destination... Be safe! xoxoxo
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