Tag Archives: India

Jaipur (Continued)

Posted on January 28, 2013 by David Cross

We started the day early with a morning run in the countryside and then we spent most of the day exploring more of the area around Jaipur like the Amber Fort, City Center, the Royal Palace and some of the … Continue reading →

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Jaipur India

Posted on January 27, 2013 by David Cross

Today, we left New Delhi and headed to the “Pink City” of Jaipur.  It is called “pink” as many buildings are painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales back in the 1800s.  It still remains… It was a very … Continue reading →

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Attending the India Republic Day Parade

Posted on January 26, 2013 by David Cross

We spent the morning celebrating Republic Day in central Delhi. It was a lavish and amazing parade of military, provincial floats and countless bands.   It was a great experience…except cameras and cell phones were forbidden.  I had to get … Continue reading →

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New and Old Delhi India

Posted on January 25, 2013 by David Cross

We explored around Delhi a little more today.  It is definitely easy to get around by walking, but you have to fend off the tuk-tuk drivers every 60 seconds.  They cost almost nothing, but unless you are inside one…they won’t … Continue reading →

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Flying to India over Afghanistan and Pakistan

Posted on January 24, 2013 by David Cross

We arrived in India today for the first time today… Last night, we flew over Afghanistan and Pakistan for the first time, but we unfortunately could not stop as we did not have visas for these destinations… But, I will … Continue reading →

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