The Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal

More to see from Incredible India :)

The day before my last day in India, I visited the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. It was an all-day guided tour. I tried with grandiose will power to listen and retain what the guide was saying. The remnants of that tour shall now be immortalized in this blog post.

Namaste, India!

I arrived in India on May 22, 2013 at 2 a.m.

I felt a little nervous upon arrival at the airport because I was supposed to avail of the visa-on-arrival. I thought I wouldn't have enough dollars or requirements on me, etc. But 40 minutes, 2 filled-up forms and USD $65 later, my passport has been stamped.

Another thing that I felt a bit nervous about was the driver that was supposed to pick me up. I think I may have made him wait for quite a long while already and I had no way to tell if he was still at the airport or if he even arrived there. But nevertheless, I was able to spot him as soon as I exited the customs security check area and eventually make it to my host's house.

Here are the places I went to on my first day and some random things I saw. :)

Halden Home, October 2011

I spent my sem break last year at mommy's house in Halden, Norway. I loved it, it's very home-y and warm. Well it has to be since it's freezing there. Mom and her husband have great taste in decorations, colors, and appliance. I looooooove this house. Naturally, I call it the Halden Home.

My room and the corridor leading to it from mommy's office.

I love these pictures displayed on their walls :D  

The bathroom. Naturally. 

 I love these cozy house slippers. But they can get too warm for my feet. And on the right, as cozy as it looks, is my bed.

My stuff. Before I fixed them after I unpacked everything. My mom is kind of OC about cleanliness around the house so if I don't organize my stuff she either fixes them herself or grills me to clean up.

Kitchen. I love this table :) It has a great view of the.. outside. Haha. A lot of trees, a lot of sunshine. Just the kind of view you'd love to have while eating breakfast.

These clothes and key hangers are awesome :D 

The TV room! :) This big ass smart TV is awesome but I can't operate it because of the Norwegian instructions.

I LOVE THE RED COLOR ON THESE WALLS. Bright red. The carpet and the floor colors totally match, it makes this part of the house look really warm :) 

The only chairs approved by all lazy boys around the wold. Hence, the name.

AGAIN with the awesome images and paintings :) 

  I don't drink much. But this is their liquor fridge :3

The bathroom along the red corridor. 

 Laundry room :)

My lunch on my 2nd day in Norway.

This napoleon chocolate is so YUMMY :3 

Just a sandwich I bought in the Oslo train station.

 The backyard!

 Such a home-y living room :)

Took a walk outside with my mom. The clammy weather froze my hands, cheeks and feet. Raaaaah. 

Hi mom I miss you >:D<

I went back their again last summer and the place had some few tweaks. I saw other places while there. In another post...

I'm posting travel photos I've had since last year. Such a shame I only subjected it to be liked on Facebook. Haha.

First Trip to Norway, October 2011

I can't believe it hasn't been a whole year yet since my first trip to Norway, which wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for my globe-trotting mom :*

Arrival at the Gardermoen Airport. I think.

 While walking along the Arrivals route :) I love this quote. "Never lose your need to wander, you belong."

I love the architecture and the shapes all around. It's a feast for the eyes of the keen observer of modern architecture.

My sister coerced me to wear her jacket to Europe. Haha.

I love the food. So many fooooooooooooood.

Hi mom, you're on candid camera. Hahaha.

More food shots :)

On my first day in Norway, I ate Ben & Jerry's ice cream for the first time :) YUM.

This orange yellow mush is lasagna. It might not look as tempting but it is absolutely delicious.

Candid shots care of mommah.

En route to the Halden home. In another post.

:)