I must preface this post with admitting that I had no idea what to expect regarding the Amber Fort and to be honest my mind was completely focused on the elephant ride that I would soon be taking (I could care less where the elephant was taking me, I was just elated to be on an elephant). To my surprise the Amber Fort was mindblowingly gorgeous! The normal adjectives that travelers use to describe the awesomeness of something simply fail in this case.
My first view of the Amber Fort.
The initial thing one notices when gazing upon the Amber Fort is the way the sun illuminates the amber color. If I were a poet I would definitely be inspired to write a poem about this phenomenon.
THE necklace again!
Like most monuments in India, the Amber Fort was quiet large and was protected by a wall that closely resembled the Great Wall of China.
As we got closer I began to see the elephants and I seriously wanted to forget about the group I was with and run to them! I have no idea why I am so obsessed with elephants, but I have been for years and my fondness for them only grows deeper by the day.
I have had the good fortune to have ridden an elephant prior to this trip in Thailand. It was an incredible experience and I knew that this would be too, how could it not with this equation: elephant ride + stunning scenery = Andi heaven.
Me with my elephant!
Unfortunately, we had to wait about 30 minutes before we could start the ride and I have never been a fan of the old adage, “Good things come to those who wait,” but I sucked it up and decided to use the time to photograph my surroundings.
While I was looking for things to photograph I noticed a doorway where the elephants were passing by and it made for some incredible shots, in fact they are some of my favorite from the entire trip.
And then before I knew it, it was time for my elephant ride. . .
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Andrea Maria Perullo, Andrea Maria Perullo. Andrea Maria Perullo said: A new India post!!! Check out the moments leading up to my elephant ride through the Amber Fort in Jaipur: http://tiny.cc/f96mv [...]
Those shots of the elephants passing through the door are incredible! You really do have a great eye, Andi.
Those really are fantastically pretty shots in the doorway. I never made it to Amber Fort, but it looks stunning!
Wow… looks like a lot of fun! And your photography is absolutely awesome! great post!
I love the doorway shots! I am a huge fan of taking shots through windows and doors, but yours are especially spectacular. I was actually scared the one time I rode an elephant, which surprised me more than anyone. I need to try again. You’re so cute — I love you “sucking it up” and taking amazing photographs, but really just passing the time to your elephant ride!
[...] This post was Twitted by AndiPerullo [...]
I love the elephant in the door shot (the first one!) – gorgeous!
I went for an elephant ride up to the Amber Fort too!
I actually thought it was pretty comfy, I wouldn’t mind transporting myself with that
I loved how they had decorated the elephants, it was so beautiful!
Great travel blog
We are organizing a travel blog competition and offering a free stay in our riad in Meknes.
Please visit my blog – http://riadmeknes.blogspot.com/ – and leave a comment if you would like to nominate your blog. Or just send me an email !
Great information! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks!
Amazing photos!
Love the necklace BTW
Superb post!
Best blog out there right now!
Just amazing!
awesome blog!!!!
Great post!
Nice post!!!!!!!
I didn’t want this post to end!
Wow you are so cool!
You really know how to entertain us!!!
Nice post
Great post. You rock!
Fantastic post!!!
Loved it!
I gotta get myself to India STAT!
Loved this post!
A very useful post – Thank you very much!!!
Perfect work you have done, this web site is really cool with wonderful information.
This place is beautiful!!!
I envy your life!
India is 1 magical place!
Well-written post and I’m now really inspired to go to India!
I loved this post. Nicely written.
You are a very smart individual!
Awesome post over again! I am looking forward for your next post!
Thanks nice post.
Great post
Fabulous post!
I have been checking out some of your posts and it’s pretty nice stuff. I will surely bookmark your website!
Very nice post.
Magnificent blog!!!
love the site
outstanding website!!!
Magnificent post!
When I found this site was like wow. Thank you for being simply amazing!
Fantastic post! I really love visiting your website. I just bookmarked it as one of my most favorite!!!
I really like this post!
Lovely!
Excellent article! I really have the benefit of dropping by your site.
Awesome, I like your post.
[...] I dont know what to do! The Scottish Bureau of Investigation: Gone fishing the Lewis Groups debt collection techniques | BitterWallet Gutter Tactics! [...]