Had a wonderful tour of Delhi. Left being quite impressed with the green space and the modern metro. They are preparing for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The new airport will be one of the world's most modern. An aside we were thoroughly astounded at the new Hindu temple complex completed in the last five years. Immense and very artistic.
We flew yesterday afternoon from Delhi to Aurangabad. Enjoyed a swim and steam bath in our hotel's sports facility. If we had more time here we would have been able to partake in badminton, squash, yoga, tennis but no golf. A beautiful and comfortable hotel stay.
Today we visited the Ellora and Ajanta Caves. Spectacular comes to mind. The caves date back to 200 BC. They have carved massive monolithic temples and monasteries out of volcanic rock. One is so large it is twice the size of the Parthenon in Athens. Quite a feat considering the work was accomplished with hammers and chisels. India never fails to amaze us.
We travelled through cotton fields visiting a cotton ginny with mountains of raw cotton. The road was littered with white fluffy balls of cotton. Very different for us.
Heading to Mumbai tomorrow afternoon on the express train to begin the last leg of our travels covering South India.
Bye for now.
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