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Mini-tours of India 4

Posted on 10/03/2019 by dougaj4

Bundi is a town in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state. It is of particular architectural note for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris:

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Mini-tours of India 3

Posted on 09/03/2019 by dougaj4

Ranthambhore National Park is home to 73 Bengal tigers, and is a popular place in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat, but on our visit they all stayed well away from our route. Fortunately there is … Continue reading →

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Mini-tours of India 2

Posted on 08/03/2019 by dougaj4

The small city (by Indian standards) of Karauli lies to the South-East of Agra in the state of Rajasthan.  The city contains a royal palace, parts dating back to the 14th Century, which despite not getting a mention in Wikipedia, … Continue reading →

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Mini-tours of India – 1

Posted on 07/03/2019 by dougaj4

Following a 17 day tour of the Rajasthan region of India, the next few days will feature selected photographs of the places visited on route, starting with the city  of Agra, the Agra Fort, and the Taj Mahal:

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Sydney Opera House: the designs that didn’t make it

Posted on 10/02/2019 by dougaj4

From the Guardian: In 1956, the New South Wales premier Joseph Cahill announced a competition – open to anyone – to design a national opera house at Bennelong Point in Sydney. There were more than 200 entries and the eventual … Continue reading →

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