Travel to Agra

Leave Delhi early morning and the journey (c 4 hours) by road to Agra begins. The roads are still novel and entertaining to us and so the journey itself does not feel too long. Our driver is obviously a man in control. Whilst he appears a calm gentleman, he knows when to use the horn, that in doubt you put the foot even harder to the pedal (either accelerator or break) and manages to get us there in one piece.

On arrival lunch, and then a journey to Itmad-ud- daulah (known as the Baby Taj) and to Agra Fort. Both are extremely interesting and we are beginning to understand a bit more about the history - Britain obviously had a significant effect but realistically played a part in a very small (albeit important) part of India's history





The cricket

Strauss stars as England dominate

A strong combined bowling effort, a lead of 75, three fairly cheap wickets and then the match appears to turn.

Strauss (yes him again) and Collingwood (lucky in many peoples eyes to get the nod ahead of Shah) putting in a fourth wicket stand that puts England in a very strong position.