Dec 7th, 2007
Golden Wonder – yum yum!
Our journey from Jaisalmer to Amritsar was a long one. It took us on an overnight train to Delhi where we had a few hours to kill before continuing up to Amritsar in the Punjab. Surprisingly, our time in Delhi wasn’t so hideous the second time round and I really fear it’s because we’ve slowly become accustomed to Indian life!
Now, what a stunning place. All round India we’ve seen pictures of the Golden Temple adorning the walls of guest houses and proud Seikhs saying we must visit. We certainly weren’t let down. Once you’re inside the walls of the Golden Temple, you leave the grey, dusty, unremarkable town behind. Inside it’s an oasis of beauty with gentle singing and music floating in the air around you. People are bathing in the lake. In the middle is the Golden Temple itself, it’s made from real gold and it’s so bright and reflective in the sunlight. Continue Reading »