Early this morning I arrived in India, the country I have been looking forward the most to seeing. After leaving the airport, I went to Delhi to see the city’s many wonders. The first place I visited was Humayun’s Tomb. It was very humid because of the rain and heat, but it was worth seeing the tomb. When I entered the building, there were guided tours of the tomb. The tour guide explained that Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, was buried here. The tour guide also told the group that this tomb was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal! It was quite beautiful.
After seeing the tomb, I hopped on a train to the National Museum, a museum with five millennia of Indian history. When I arrived at the National Museum there were many artifacts to see. My favorite gallery was the textiles, a collection showcasing several Indian weaving techniques including: the beautiful gold and silk brocades, intricate embellishment, and even tie-and-dye. After viewing some other galleries I visited the gift shop where I bought an ornate golden Indian necklace with emerald gems.
Lastly, I went shopping. The shops displayed exotic items, from jewelry to music. I browsed the shops for hours before I came to see the item that was right for me. It was a traditional Indian outfit. It was a cream dress accented with pink and beautiful embroidery. It had a matching pink scarf and white pants. It was beautiful. After a long day, I headed onto the plane to go to Udaipur.
After seeing the tomb, I hopped on a train to the National Museum, a museum with five millennia of Indian history. When I arrived at the National Museum there were many artifacts to see. My favorite gallery was the textiles, a collection showcasing several Indian weaving techniques including: the beautiful gold and silk brocades, intricate embellishment, and even tie-and-dye. After viewing some other galleries I visited the gift shop where I bought an ornate golden Indian necklace with emerald gems.
Lastly, I went shopping. The shops displayed exotic items, from jewelry to music. I browsed the shops for hours before I came to see the item that was right for me. It was a traditional Indian outfit. It was a cream dress accented with pink and beautiful embroidery. It had a matching pink scarf and white pants. It was beautiful. After a long day, I headed onto the plane to go to Udaipur.
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