Taj Mahal

March 3rd I think it was that we arrived in Agra. But I have yet to tell you about our driver, Sanjeev. At first we thought he was really nice and informative, but we found out very soon that he could be pushy. By that I mean if he had a "suggestion," he would not let it go even after we said we had something else in mind. For example, we had read that the morning is the best time to visit the Taj Mahal and we got into Agra around 3pm so we were going to go the next day. But our driver kept saying sunset is the best time to go and we felt pressured to follow his 'advice.' As it turns out, sunset was a great time to go (although I'm still convinced that Sanjeev's real reason for wanting us to go at sunset is because it fit his plans better for leaving Agra in the morning.) But aside from the Sanjeev situation, the Taj Mahal was AMAZING to see in person! It was well worth an entire trip to India. The pictures don't do it justice.

When you're on the top most platform (and you can actually enter the Taj, although there's really nothing to see inside) you have to either take off your shoes, or cover them with slips as we have on here. Most people just walk around barefoot, but there is dust and bird poop everywhere so I wouldn't recommend it. Besides, the shoe covers come free with your entrance ticket.