2011年3月22日星期二

India: Taj Mahal an awe inspiring sight by moonlight

India: Taj Mahal an awe inspiring sight by moonlight


On a cool, dusty night, guards herded our small group of tourists through gates leading to the Taj Mahal. Bright lights glared on us as we walked, and my heart sank  golf practice mats. My hopes for a black night with only the full moon glowing on the monument's perfectly symmetrical globes was dashed.We made our way to a stone platform overlooking the grounds and peered out across the gardens toward the great building.Then, the guards killed the lights.Emerging like a ghost from a pinkish haze, the pearly shrine looked feminine and stately, like a queen on a throne. Moonlight glazed its domes.In the distance, city lights glowed red and the noise of thumping modern music drifted up. But inside the gates, the hallowed Taj Mahal was unperturbed and otherworldly, bathed in silence.Our group of 15 was in awe. No one wanted to leave. We felt lucky  Great Golf Swing Tips for Your Success.

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