One of the wonders of the world

The Taj Mahal was utterly impressive. More so than I thought. The architecture and the fact everything in its grounds is completely symmetrical was, in the flesh, awe inspiring. I literally stood and stared at it in amazement for few minutes when I first saw it. It's beautiful. Stunning. In fact I can't really find the words to justify how utterly gorgeous it is.

There was a professinal photographer lurking around so I seized the opportunity to have my picture taken on the very same bench as Diana Princess of Wales. I tried to emulate the wimsical look she did so well but sadly couldn't. It was more a cheesy tourist pose. Still I'm expecting the picture to have pride of place on my parents mantle piece!!

Any how there I was gazzing at the Taj trying to avoid the lingering starres and giggles of prepubesent Indian boys when who shoud I literally bump into but Mick Jagger. Hilar. Surprisingly he went compeletly un noticed aside from a few westerners gorping at him. His assistant got a bit jumpy when he clocked us taking pic of him which I rather enjoyed watching.

I had a bit of a celeb moment myself. It was probably one of the most funniest moments of my life. There I was standing there, doing some serious people watching when I noticed a young lad of about seven sitting with his family pointing a camera in my direction. Naturally I assumed I was in his way so I moved. Suddenly he and his family are shouting 'no, no we want take picture of you'...I was more than happy to oblige. On went my celeb esq sunnies, my wrap was thrown causually over my shoulder and I assumed pose position, taking great care to ensure my chin was dipped down. Before I knew it I was having my picture taken with the little boys sister, father, mother, then the whole family. It was hilarous. (see pic above!) I didn't have heart to ask why they wanted a photo of me - in fact I shudder to think...I told myself that they didn't look like the kind of family to collect pictures of dog like looking foreigners - the truth is often over rated!!