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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Taj Mahal short Video

 Bonus after working as a consultant for Pond's India Ltd...

After lunch at the Sheraton Hotel in Agra, we now went to the Taj Mahal
So very impressive to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your own eyes.
Photo making was prohibited, we bought a book instead.
And this short video we got.
Pond's India had arranged a private tour guide, you will hear him in-between explaining things.
Very educative and we enjoyed it tremendously.
When viewed on YouTube, on your PC you find again the clickable markings written below the video.
Again, with my beloved The Bridge Saddlebag...
More info with some photos in my earlier post: My 5th Consulting Trip to India & Visit of Taj Mahal...

Related link to previous post by me:

My 5th Consulting Trip to India & Visit of Taj Mahal

Red Fort of Agra short Video

Lalitha Mahal and Maharaja Palace Mysore  2 minute video

Sister Diny's Rabbit LOVED my Saddlebag from The Bridge Italy 

18 comments:

  1. Hello Mariette, How lucky you were to see this incredible monument in person. It is annoying not to be able to take photographs, but in truth the ones in the book, taken with professional equipment and lighting, are often the best ones. However, sometimes we see a detail that we are interested in personally, perhaps a rose worked into the design, that will not likely be in the book, and then the no-photo rule becomes very irksome!
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Yes, we both realize that we were very lucky! Indeed, the book gives not only a historical insight into this monument but is also filled with professional photos.
      There were no roses as such, worked into the design but all was stunningly done.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Brings back memories of our time there. Funny that you could take video but not pictures. They definitely can't stop people now with mobile camera usage. We took our own photos (except none were allowed inside the mausoleum) and we also got family photos taken by a photographer, some of which are framed and hanging in our living room.

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    1. Dearest Tammy,
      Glad that you too have very fond memories from the Taj Mahal.
      Times certainly have changed and nowadays everyone has a mobile camera!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Wonderful video. You really had a good time.

    God bless you both always.

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    1. Dearest Victor,
      It sure was an incredible experience for being able to walk there ourselves with a good guide.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Amazing to have seen that in person! Am I the only one that thought of that iconic photo of Princess Diana?

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    1. Dearest Kim,
      Oh, this was absolutely worth the trip and we enjoyed it so much.
      Poor Princess Diana who sat there so lonely two years prior to our visit... the next year Prince Charles separated from her. Indeed an iconic picture that was foretelling a lot what was to come for her.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      One has to admit wholeheartedly that this indeed is one of the world's wonders!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. How great you saw this place in person not something I will ever day

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Yes, it sure was great for seeing this, after working in India for years.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Dear Mariette - visiting the Taj Mahal is something that those of us who have been fortunate enough to visit will never forget.
    I was lucky when I visited, photos were permitted, so I have my own very special record of the time I spent there.

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    1. Dearest Rosemary,
      That sure is an unforgettable experience.
      So glad for having finally digitalized our old videos and saving this clip.
      You, just like Tammy above in her comment, have been indeed lucky for making your own photos!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. It is really a wonderful experience to see UNESCO World Heritage site with your own eyes! The building is incredible and the greens surrounding it is beautiful! You are very lucky to have this experience, Mariette!

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Yes, this visit was quite a memorable one and also one to never forget!
      One only can admire the skills of the craftsmen, back then, for creating such a World Wonder. So happy for having digitalized all our videos for finally being able to look back and enjoy with gratitude.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. How lucky you got to visit and take some video! I'd rally like to see this in person one day!

    Hope 2021 is off to a good start for you so far :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Dearest Mica,
      You are still young enough for really getting to see this in person!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Thanks for your visit and comment.

Mariette...

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