On the way to the main section of the fort, we went on an elephant ride, which was quite an adventure. To get onto the saddle, you step onto a platform and literally walk onto the seat. There is a lot of historical background there.
We saw a science related observatory, called Jantar Mantar. In the 14-15th century they didn't have watches or clocks like we do today, they used sundials. We can still read the time on the dials today!!!
Jaipur is called the Pink City. We saw pink houses, sandstone, and a lot of the buildings are made from the same stone.
4 comments:
Sarika - That is a great shot of you and your Mom on the elephant. Looks like you are having the time of your life experiencing the beauty and history of India with you family. I look forward to your upcoming posts.
hey ms nancy!! thanks a lot! it's really great here, its too bad i am leaving on thursday, though. i am having a great time these last few days though, my 3rd cousins are great! more later! bye
Sarika
I love the picture of you riding on an elephant! What a wonderful experience that not many peopl get to have! It sounds like you had a blast on your trip. I am so glad you are back safely.
we really did have a blast (no pun intended..) andit really was a great experince...meeting family, riding elephants, 14 hr plane rides, we did it all!!
Sarika
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