Once a burial ground for the Moghul emperors of India, the site known as Humayun's tomb in Delhi eventually became a park for the British colonials. To me it felt like pleasant uncrowded place to wander on a warm day. I did not write much of its history in my journal, but these are the things impressions that stuck with me.
Ancient tombs white marble, deliciously cool to wander in. Old men sweeping the tombs with long wispy brooms.
Stone lacework on the arched windows. Tiny staircases and passageways to explore. Views over the lawns of the park gardens.
Dogs sleeping in the sun. Dusty palm trees and long pathways along tiny channels of water that led to small fountains. An enormous water-bug. Chipmunks scurrying everywhere.
Once a burial ground for the Moghul emperors of India, the site known as Humayun's tomb in Delhi eventually became a park for the British colonials. To me it felt like pleasant uncrowded place to wander on a warm day. I did not write much of its history in my journal, but these are the things impressions that stuck with me.
Ancient tombs white marble, deliciously cool to wander in. Old men sweeping the tombs with long wispy brooms.
Stone lacework on the arched windows. Tiny staircases and passageways to explore. Views over the lawns of the park gardens.
Dogs sleeping in the sun. Dusty palm trees and long pathways along tiny channels of water that led to small fountains. An enormous water-bug. Chipmunks scurrying everywhere.
GORGEOUS. Words and photos.
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