Monthly Archives: May 2014

Lewis travels on the famous Indian Railways

It was a very early start the following morning, as Lewis the Lion and his friends had to catch the train to Jhansi. Even though he was feeling extremely tired, (it had taken him ages to fall asleep the night … Continue reading

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Lewis visits India’s Crown of Palaces: the Taj Mahal

“The Taj Mahal is the greatest architectural achievement of the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Apart for its tremendous romantic appeal, it is a masterpiece of architectural style, in conception, treatment and execution, all alike.” Lewis the Lion was super … Continue reading

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Agra Fort and its secrets

Talk about perfect timing as Lewis the Lion had arrived in Agra on India’s Republic Day! He couldn’t believe his little luck! He was now in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (about 200 kilometres from the capital, New Delhi). … Continue reading

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Lewis bikes around a bird sanctuary

Leaving Tordi, the group were on the road for another three and a half hours. They were certainly ready for their Indian picnic lunch as they stopped off at Abhaneri – a place with a step-well and famous Hindu temple … Continue reading

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Camel carting in Tordi

Leaving Jaipur, the journey took the group about four hours along a mainly bumpy road. They stopped briefly to see a family of pigs by the roadside. Lewis the Lion thought the piglets were very cute and funny indeed! The … Continue reading

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Lewis is bedazzled by Bollywood

That evening, Lewis the Lion was in for a real Indian treat: he was off to watch a Bollywood movie in one of the best cinema houses in India and certainly the largest cinema in Rajasthan. He was going to … Continue reading

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Elephants and Pigeons at Amer Fort, Jaipur

After breakfast the next day, Lewis the Lion and his group of travellers set off for the ruined city of Amer (pronounced as Amber), former capital of Jaipur state. He was off to visit a most wonderous fort and palace … Continue reading

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Jaipur Jewellery

After such a wonderful orientation walk around Jaipur, Dushyant had one little extra surprise for the group. Jaipur is famous for its jewels and people from all over India and the world often go there for the quality of their … Continue reading

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Journeying to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital

After a good buffet breakfast, Lewis the Lion and Helen were back on their travel adventure: this time they were taking a private coach to the city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Lewis the Lion hadn’t really appreciated what … Continue reading

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Lewis learns about inspirational leadership through the Indian currency

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi The last currency that Lewis the Lion would encounter on his around-the-world trip was the Indian rupee. On the back of the bank notes he discovered some images … Continue reading

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