tried to get away from all the craziness that is delhi.
found respite at Humayun’s tomb
in the gardens that surround it and the cool caverrns within.
arched entries and high domes. interior tilework in mediterranean blue against red clay mortar.
a striking system of irrigation ran throughout the walled compound
and we enjoyed watching the gardeners attempt to siphon water out of the fountain.
as is the case in many developing countriers with a surplus of historic architecture, visitors are free to climb in and about the ruins (crumbling, restored, abused and worn) and we did.
stumbled into a nursery next door where the rows of wintering roses seemed especially appropriate as the foggy sky rained down ashes from trash fires unseen.

This entry was posted on Monday, January 7th, 2008 at 2:56 pm and is filed under india.