We did a quick overnight trip to the Taj Mahal this weekend and thanks to COVID we had the place almost all to ourselves. Here's a quick recap and some of our favorite pictures.
We arrived Saturday afternoon and checked into our hotel. There was a pool so the kids were obviously in heaven and in the evening, when the temperature went down a little, we went to Agra Fort. Our guide shared so many details and tons of history as I walked around mouth agape taking in all the beautiful details and thinking of how much work went into this palace turned prison. The kids loved roaming the grounds and even did some sketches of it. 
The next morning we woke up early and headed to the Taj to get there before the crowds. We learned that most Indians enjoy sleeping in (smart people!) so when we arrived we were surprised to see the place was empty. Elea was not the happiest, because playing in the pool was clearly more interesting than walking around a building. Thankfully she has a fun big brother that convinced her that it could be her castle.
pictures don't do this place justice! It is all just so much to take in--the attention to detail, the ornate patterns, the grandness of the structure are incredible. The white marble is stunning and still in such good condition. The stone inlays pop and include sacred Islamic texts.
It was a quick trip that we were fortunate to take, it is never lost on us how blessed we are to be able to experience the world and all it's beauty--God made and human made!
