A week ago we visited the Tomb Garden of Emporer Humayan here in New Delhi which was built in the 16th Century A.D. It was absolutley beautiful and totally interactive -Keon could climb anywhere but on the tombs. There were old narrow staircases that led to walkways along the walls surrounding different structures and we could wander along the shallow channels where water flowed to fountains allover the garden. It was the first real "sight-seeing" we've done since we got here. There are many tombs around the city- some round-abouts have been built surrounding them. We had to pay the foreigner price of 250 rupees a person compared to the 10 rupees per Indian. Some would call that "skin" tax.
One of the things we love about being here is the history. The ancient art forms, architecture and culture here are so intricate and unique. There is much to learn and discover about India and its people. We have a list of other places we want to get to in Delhi and, of course, we'll go see the Taj Mahal before we leave.
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