Phalodi, Jodhpur & Shahpura, Rajasthan

Demoiselle Cranes

Grus virgo

Kurja Resort, Phalodi, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#4643

Larry L. Jackson

Demoiselle Cranes

Grus virgo

Kurja Resort, Phalodi, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#4650

Larry L. Jackson

Bank Line

Exchanging the old currency for the new.

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7602

Larry L. Jackson

Water Pots

I imagine the clay pots cool the water.

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7605

Larry L. Jackson

House

Dry stacked rock.

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7615

Larry L. Jackson

House

Another dry stack rock house.

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7618

Larry L. Jackson

House

It appears that the windows have been rocked.

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7631

Larry L. Jackson

House

Long pieces of rock used the house and fence.

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7635

Larry L. Jackson

Hindu Temple

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7641

Larry L. Jackson

Man

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7647

Larry L. Jackson

Women

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7649

Larry L. Jackson

Street Scene

Phalodi to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7652

Larry L. Jackson

Hindu Temple

Osian, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7655

Larry L. Jackson

Jaswant Thada

The royal crematory.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7671

Larry L. Jackson

Jaswant Thada

Entrance to the Cenotaph.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7675

Larry L. Jackson

Jaswant Thada

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7676

Larry L. Jackson

Jaswant Thada

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7680

Larry L. Jackson

Jaswant Thada

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7684

Larry L. Jackson

Cenotaphs

Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7686

Larry L. Jackson

Cenotaph

Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7687

Larry L. Jackson

Maharaja Jaswant Singh II Cenotaph

Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7689

Larry L. Jackson

Mehrangarh Fort

Built around 1460, this is one of the largest forts in India.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7692

Larry L. Jackson

'Blue City'

Named because many of the houses are painted blue.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7696

Larry L. Jackson

'Blue City'

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7698

Larry L. Jackson

Jaswant Thada

Looking at our previous site from the fort.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7700

Larry L. Jackson

Cannon

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7701

Larry L. Jackson

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Our hotel seen from the fort.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7703

Larry L. Jackson

'Blue City'

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7704

Larry L. Jackson

'Blue City'

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7708

Larry L. Jackson

Attendant

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7714

Larry L. Jackson

Mehrangarh Fort

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7716

Larry L. Jackson

Elephant Seat

Seats were presented to the Raj by other royals.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7718

Larry L. Jackson

Elephant Seat

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7720

Larry L. Jackson

Elephant Seat

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7725

Larry L. Jackson

Audience Room

The Raj conducted audiences in this room.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7731

Larry L. Jackson

Audience Room

Photographed with available light to see the colored glass. ISO 102,400

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7734

Larry L. Jackson

Courtyard

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7743

Larry L. Jackson

Kill Gate

The entrance to the fort is designed to repel invaders.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7745

Larry L. Jackson

Musicians

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7748

Larry L. Jackson

Mehrangarh Fort

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7750

Larry L. Jackson

Mehrangarh Fort

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7752

Larry L. Jackson

Plumeria Courtyard

We were greeted with musicians, marigold leis, rose petals and a very helpful staff.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7667

Larry L. Jackson

Bedroom, Suite #206

The most immaculately maintained facility I have ever stayed in.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7762

Larry L. Jackson

Bedroom, Suite #206

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7763

Larry L. Jackson

Bathroom, Suite #206

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7764

Larry L. Jackson

2 Pillars

An anniversary dinner was being provided this evening.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7769

Larry L. Jackson

Fireworks

Part of the private anniversary celebration that we got to share in. ISO 102,400

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7784

Larry L. Jackson

Fireworks

ISO 102,400

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7788

Larry L. Jackson

Fireworks

ISO 102,400

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7791

Larry L. Jackson

Flowers, Suite #206

Flowers, a large variety of pastries and sweets were provided.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, December 16, 2016

2016-12-16#7800

Larry L. Jackson