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jaipur, part four

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Margaret

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from: rivendweller
date: Feb. 28th, 2008 11:34 pm (UTC)
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Colorful elephant.

Is it hot there?

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 28th, 2008 11:42 pm (UTC)
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in early january, when i was there, it was in the 70's. delhi was in the 50's. goa the 80's.

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Ytterbius

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from: ytterbius
date: Feb. 28th, 2008 11:35 pm (UTC)
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What's up with the building in the water?

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 28th, 2008 11:43 pm (UTC)
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not sure. my driver just stopped there for the photo op. we didn't go to the site itself, so no signs, and he spoke very little english.

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 12:33 am (UTC)
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http://i.livejournal.com/1255270.html?replyto=10148454

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sharanga

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from: sharanga
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 12:29 am (UTC)
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I've been enjoying your pictures of your visit to India. It brings back memories of our trip there a few years ago.

We were in Jaipur the day the tsunami hit.

The palace in the water is the Jal Mahal...

from http://www.rajasthan-india-tours.com:

The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its intricate architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot. It was used for the royal duck shooting parties.

On the road to Amber at a distance of 6.5 kms from Jaipur are the cenotaphs of the royal family. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar lake, opposite the cenotaphs.The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside.One can have a wonderful view of the lake and the palace from Nahargarh Fort

Built in 1799, the palace is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved. In the monsoons, it looks particularly startling with its red sandstone set against the water hyacinth filled lake.

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 12:32 am (UTC)
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cool! thanks for the info!

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sharanga

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from: sharanga
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 12:45 am (UTC)
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Jaipur was one of my favorite places. Did you go to the Jantar Mantar (large outdoor stone observatory)?

We were EVERYWHERE ~ Bangalore, Bombay, Goa, Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary...

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 02:02 am (UTC)
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i did run across the observatory, completely by accident. those pics are coming up.

you must have been there a long time!

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sharanga

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from: sharanga
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 02:32 am (UTC)
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We were there 3 weeks ~ planes, trains, bus, rented Qualis and driver ~ with Indian friends who know their way around.

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 02:48 am (UTC)
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that's a lot of ground to cover in three weeks. i was there 5 1/2, saw less, and felt i didn't have enough time for that.

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sharanga

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from: sharanga
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 02:58 am (UTC)
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We had some pretty full days. We had a private driver for a week up north and could move at our own pace. I don't think we spent more than 2 nights in any 1 place, except for Bombay...

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djaza

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from: djaza
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 02:22 am (UTC)
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My favorite set so far. Especially I like the elephant and the umbrellas and the Jal Majal Palace. Your photos are such a treat!

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centralasian

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from: centralasian
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 12:44 pm (UTC)
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great set!

your usepic is a 'must-steal' for me

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i

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from: i
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 01:55 pm (UTC)
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steal away!

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Brendamom

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from: brendamom
date: Feb. 29th, 2008 02:40 pm (UTC)
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Yes! Elephants and parasols!

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