Up at 6 had breakfast and arrived early Lama Masjid mosque and the Royal Palace.
The mosque was built in 1571 by the emperor Akbar. It has the most enormous staircase (populated by goats) leading up to the stunning, gargantuan gateway. This leads into an impressive square with beautiful gateways and prayer halls.
The palace is an extensive and impressive array of buildings and courtyards in a variety of styles. Because we got there early the place was almost deserted. Some of the courtyards were so big and empty they gave me that giddy, silly feeling like when you go into an empty sports hall and it makes you want to prance around!
Walked around the little village which feels very old style and not influenced by being next to one of the biggest tourist attractions in India (think most people come on day trips from Agra and don’t go to the village). Like everywhere they have barbers shaving men on chairs on the street. Today I saw a women having dentistry in the same way - gross!
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