by kianhong
(Crown of one of the minarets in Taj Mahal, Agra, India) For more you seek Your desire, hunger and greed The beauty is abundance Only when you stop asking for more Only when you are left with so little So little yet so much A state of mind to reach You and me
Categories: By Country, India, Scribble of Mind • Tags: Agra, India, minaret, minimalism, moon, photography, silhouette, Taj Mahal, 简单唯美
by kianhong
(Agra, India) 仰望上空 那半弯小月 缺得那么美 有圆才会缺 有缺才能圆 这下玄月 刚好圆了我心口的缺 你现在 到底想起了谁
Categories: By Country, India, Scribble of Mind • Tags: Agra, India, moon, 下玄月, 半弯小月
by kianhong
I met them on the way to Fatehpur Sikri, on bus. They are Canadian Chinese, with roots from Hong Kong. They are embarking a 6 months journey around India and Nepal. This well-travelled couple shared many of their adventures with me. And I eagerly followed their stories like a child, and certainly enjoy their company. He always look [...]
Categories: By Country, India, Travelogue • Tags: Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, India
by kianhong
This was already my 3rd night in India. Somehow, I couldn’t sleep sound. I checked my watch, it was just 5:00 am. The southern wind carried the melody of Indian folk song. Under the silent city, it was crisp clear, yet soft and enchanting. Not long later, morning prayer from the mosque sounded, breaking the dawn. A new day has just begun. I [...]
Categories: By Country, India, Travelogue • Tags: Agra, Birbal's House, Buland Darwaza, Central pillar of Diwan-i-Khas, Fatehpur Sikri, Gate of Magnificence, Hall of Private Audience, India, Jama Masjid
by kianhong
I’ve never longed for a visit to the great Taj Mahal. But since I am travelling this route — Delhi-Agra-Rajasthan, giving the world’s renowned monument a miss will definitely become a huge joke to all my friends. That’s why I need to be here! From what I read from the guide book, the opening hours of Taj Mahal starts from 06:00 to [...]
Categories: By Country, India, Travelogue • Tags: Agra, India, Shah Jahan, South Gate, Taj Mahal
by kianhong
I’ve never prepared for such a long trip before. It’s frustrating! I hate planning! Yet, I have to admit that, traveling require planning, especially if you have time constraint. I’m desperately looking forward to this trip. After my flight was booked, city maps, guide books, intercity connecting trains, travel routes, weather, guest houses, vaccinations, and etc., [...]
Categories: By Country, India, Travelogue • Tags: Agra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Travel