Some local kids who were excited to meet Chris, Scott and Shell on their walk.

AGRA AND THE TAJ MAHAL

Finally I succumbed to the anticipated bout of Delhi belly spending a memorable evening closing examining the local plumbing from every conceivable angle. Next morning, while Chris, Scott and Shell enjoyed a a 6km trek through Agra to visit the mini Taj, I waited for a repeat bout which fortunately never eventuated.

The next day we all visited the Taj Mahal and were not disappointed in the size, majesty or beauty of this, the world's large erection by one man for one woman.

Our anticipated 5 hour journey starting at about 2pm to Delhi was our worst experience with the inefficiency of India rail. Apparently, the rail department tries to compensate for being 2 hours late in departing by being 2 hours slow in travelling the 180km to delhi. Had the auto rickshaws not been quite so terrifying or uncomfortable they may have been a better alternative for this journey.