Cancun - Chichen Itza

Resort! 

Sinkhole!!

Cancun, was so much fun and relaxing vacation for a week. Visited Chichen Itza one of the new wonders of the world! Learned the story of the Mayan's who were pretty smart people. They had the rotations off the moon sun earth and other planets and stars figured out. So they knew exact time when a solar ecillips will occur and they used that to scare and rule the people by calling themself God! You can take a private tour of Chichen Itza which starts at 4pm after the gates are closed, in this private tour you are allowed to climb the stairs but it was fun just being out there and enjoying. Chichen Itza is very big and still being discovered. To see it all you will have to become archaeologist.. 

I planned the trip through viator.com they are my go to site for out of country travel. They pick you up and drop you off to your hotel the bus does not have wify but it is air conditioned.My advise take an extra pair of cloths iff you are traveling in summer it gets really hot you might want to change up. One last thing, make sure to take your passport with you to get it stamped at the UNESCO center next to the entrance. 

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My trip to Taj Mahal

On my recent trip to India in November of 2012 I visited one of the 7 wonders of the world - Taj Mehal. Taj Mehal is very elegant and romantic place. Its old yet it has lot of history, architecture and artwork on every piece of marble used to build this tomb of Sha Jahan's wife Mumtaz. 

Entrance to Taj Mehal. 11 little domes on top of the entrance and total of 22 domes. which is how long it took to make Taj Mehal.

I know the ceiling has crazy architecture! BTW there are a lot of mazes and hidden tunnels by the entrance  If i ever build a house I will build an insane maze in the basement.

There it is

Beautiful pool..  and other 11 domes.

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I love this view. The 4 pillars on each corner can withstand 9.0+ earthquake 

I just imagine how long it took to make  just this piece of the puzzle.

  

There is a door and you can go to the top and I tired but failed lol

Just make sure you don't visit on Friday because Taj Mehal is closed for Friday prayers. 

And make sure to get yourself a guide they work on tips usually 200Rs to 300Rs approximately $5.00 they will spend about 2 hours with you.  It's bit crowded but overall very nice experience with family.

 

Entrance fee for Indians in 0.50 Cents and for foreigners is $15.00 so lucky I look Indian.

 

Very good spot for couples, artsy folks, or just to admire the wonderful architecture :)

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