The four corners of the plaza surrounding the mausoleum is marked by four minarets. If you look closely, you can see they lean ever so slightly outward. They were designed that way in case there was an earthquake, they would fall away from the gravesite. The best part of this picture is the sweet little couple at the base of the minaret. Yes, there were lots of sweethearts at the Taj...

This gives you a bit more idea of the scale of the building. It soars above the plaza and guest are asked to remove their shoes at this level--something I think contributes to the wonder of it all. Oftentimes this site is swarming with tourists, but on the day I was there, it was blissfully serene.

There is no way to describe the amount of gorgeous inlay everywhere, but this reflects in a very small way how beautiful and intricate it is.

The walls themselves contain huge lattice worked windows that filter light into the interior. A classic of Mohgul design, I became fascinated with the way they captured light and created a view into other worlds.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone......