Chandni Chowk, the Moonlight Bazaar
We spend an hour walking through the downtown area from the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid and back through the largest crowds of people we have seen
Sri Digambar Jain Temple with the Bird Hospital
Sri Digambar is a beautiful Jain Temple with intricate decorations that also has a large Bird Hospital that can be visited
Red Fort, the main residence of Mughal emperors
The Red Fort was the capital of the Mughal Empire for over 200 years and the pride of the empire before being sacked by both Iranians and British
Raj Ghat, the Gandhi memorial
Before the Red Fort we stop at Raj Ghat the place where Gandhi was cremated which is now a memorial visited by Indians and foreigners alike
Purana Qila, the Old Fort
Our first stop is in tranquil Purana Qila or the Old Fort where some of the earliest Mughal defenses in Delhi were built
Arriving in Delhi and our first night in India
We arrive in Delhi late in the evening and spend the following morning enjoying the beautiful views and many birds from our balcony
Another exploration from Horse Trailhead
We are still tired after two long weekend trips so we explore near our home starting from Horse Trailhead and finding caches and birds
Short visit to Orange County
A long weekend exploration of Orange County while visiting friends of relatives
San Juan de Capistrano, a famous mission
Last stop before the long trip home is at the historic and famous San Juan de Capistrano mission
Dana Point headland and harbor
In the morning we explore the Dana Point headland area with a short detour to enjoy the harbor