Agra to New Delhhi

We departed Agra early in the morning for our return to New Delhi where we will catch our flight to Bangkok.  The distance was a little over 200 kilometers (125 miles).  The bus took the best highway we saw in India.  It was a concrete, limited access toll road three lanes wide in either direction.  We made one stop along the way for a quick run to the toilet and to buy some snacks to hold us over until dinner.  The trip took about 5 hours.  Along the way, we were able to observe farmers working in their fields.  Potatoes and millet were being harvested.  Other crops we could identify were wheat, mustard and a variety of vegetables.  In some fields we noticed soil had been removed creating recessed squares where crops were growing.  We learned this was the result of soil being excavated and used to make bricks.  Occasionally, brick kilns could be seen scattered among the fields.

Man Playing Music While Boy Dances at Rest Stop

Harvesting Potatoes

Harvested Millet Field - Wheat in the Background

Fields Where Soil Has Been Excavated For Brick-making