Author Archives: Jennifer Ahearn

We had a great night’ sleep glamping in the desert. After breakfast we checked out and the hotel gave us a camel salt & pepper shaker as a souvenir~ so cute! We headed to Jaisalmer the city which was about 1 hour away. Our driver had recommended a guide for the day but we feltContinue reading “Day 9 – Jaisalmer”

We left our oasis in the country after breakfast for the desert. It was supposed to be a 5 1/2 hour drive but things always took longer than expected due to road conditions with traffic, cows, camels, unmarked lanes, etc. We skipped lunch & tried to push through to get there sooner. We were glampingContinue reading “Day 8- Jodphur to Jaisalmer”

we had a delightful breakfast overlooking the grass fields with lots of peacocks set off on full day tour around jodphur. Our guide was great! Street food of samosas and lassis drinks. They were so cheap and yummy! almost attacked by monkey We went with our guide to visit Jayant Thada, it is a beautifulContinue reading “Day 7 Jodphur”

We loved the pink city despite the traffic. As we checked out of hotel we saw they were setting up fora wedding. We were bummed to miss because people said all foreigners are invited. They are so exorbitant dances with the wedding band then hit the road for jodhpur. It was an 8 hour drive.Continue reading “Day 6 Jaipur to Jodphur”

We started early again today we went to the Hawaiian Mahal (palace of the windows). It’s the most picturesque in Jaipur Which is considered the pink city. It’s actually the back side of the building. p we then went to the amber fort and loved seeing the details of the mirrored room, decorative ceilings thatContinue reading “Day 5- Jaipur”

We started the day with mass at a Catholic Church in English. JJ loves going to church in foreign countries. The music was amazing – it actually felt like a rock concert at times!! We were all tired especially from the malaria pills that have tough side effects on sleep. We went back to ourContinue reading “Incredible India – Day 3 – Delhi to Agra”

We woke early for a full day Delhi tour. After a yummy breakfast at the Lodhi Hotel we headed out around 9am. Our guide first took us to the XXX tomb which was fascinating. There is so much muslim architecture and we learned a lot…. Our highlight of the day was the Old Delhi tour.Continue reading “!ncredible India – Day 2”

We traveled 13 1/2 hours on American Airlines to India. Leaving Thursday evening so the boys got to skip school on Friday. Luckily we had first row of economy with lots of leg room. Delhi airport was nice in the remodeled area! Here is our driver Mr. G for the week who greeted us withContinue reading “Incredible India- February 2025”