![Image for Taj Mahal](https://static.jonleverrier.com/notes/5230/_400xAUTO_crop_center-center_100_none/taj_2.jpg?mtime=20200603133326&focal=none&tmtime=20230102230905&t=1591313198)
We were first in line when we arrived at the west gate ticket office at 5:40am. After another "Sir - I have no change" conversation at the ticket desk, we moved to another queue closer to the west gate. Just after 6:00am the gates opened, and we rushed to find the Taj before the sun came up.
I appreciated the un-spoilt view of the Taj, taking lots of pictures before the wave of tourists turned up to pollute the tranquil landscape.
Onwards to Delhi.
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