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“ HAPPY THANKSGIVING”
Happy Thanksgiving
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examination. Qu’ran text, in black marble, is inlaid
within white marble, in a technique of encrustation
(pietra dura) performed by Florentine craftsman
imported for that purpose. Always, passages from
the Qu’ran are readable, as font size increases with
altitude, allowing readers access to text on the upper
walls.
Reaching Agra, from Delhi, requires a three-hour
car ride, or a train journey of three to four hours. The
optimum months for visiting the Taj Mahal complex
are October through March, as heat is pervasive in
other months (more than 110F); avoid monsoon
months. The complex is closed on Fridays. Planning
is critical, as nearly eight million visit annually, with
an average of 22,000 daily, with some days hosting
40,000 visitors. A “foreigner” ticket (for non-Indians)
costs approximatey $17.00 USD, and includes shoe
covers (required) and a bottle of water.
Start packing. The world is waiting to meet you.
[The text and photograph rep-
resent the actual travel experi-
ence of the writer.]
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