b'Seven Miles to the Gallon - a typical scene at a service station in India. Grass cutting machine at the Taj Mahal.Indias Taj Mahal(continued from page 39)common,andlawnmowersarenothing more than oxen pulling a cutting device.Wanderingthegrounds,staringin awe from every angle while surrounded by people wearing colourful saris, easily lets you understand why the Taj Mahal was voted one of the seven wonders of the modern world.I was intrigued by the four minarets, which are built on a slight angle to ensure they fall away from the main building in the event of an earthquake. The inside stairs are now sealed to the public, as it was the site of the most suicides in the world.It is next to impossible to explain theThe pillars at the Taj Mahal were built on an angle in case of an earthquake. Their design splendourofthismagnificentstructure,would ensure they fell away from the building.and a personal visit is definitely worth theJonathan van Bilsen is a television host, published author,trek. For those not able to visit India, the Foster Memorial in Uxbridge was fash- award-winning photographer and keynote speaker. ioned after Indias famous Wonder of theWatch his new show The Jonathan van Bilsen Show on YouTube.World.The additional six new wonders are:TRAVEL TIP: Corcovado, in Rio de Janeiro, the GreatTourist sites are becoming more restrictive in many cities around the world. WallofChina,theColiseuminRome,They are also plagued with huge crowds. Most sites now allow you to re-Perus Machu Picchu, Mexicos Templeserve admission on line, well in advance and by doing so you will avoid at Chichen Itza and the temples at Petra,disappointment.Jordan.ARE YOU FOLLOWING OUR AWESOME FACEBOOK PAGE? If notyou should!TICO #4577532MC158 Casimir St., Port Perry905-985-2268virginia.frew@marlintravel.ca40 FOCUS - FEBRUARY 2020'