From Varanasi, we flew to Khajuraho where we visited a group of Hindu temples constructed a thousand years ago. The facades of these temples are decorated with detailed stone sculptures – many of which are sexually explicit. The sandstone sculptures were done by hand and transported to this location for installation which is all by interlocking groove pursuant to a detailed plan. No cement or mortar. Originally there were over 50 temples at the site but only 20 or so remain.

This town is another oddity – our guide told us that there is a lack of “connectivity.” Air India and Jet Airway fly one flight a day. We flew Jet Airway on new jets – part of United’s Star Alliance. The planes were clean; flights were on time and efficient. But we pulled up to an old terminal and exited onto the Tarmac. Jim asked why we didn’t arrive at a brand new adjacent terminal. Our guide: “it will open in a few months.” The roads in Khajuraho were rutted dirt and broken pavement- a rough ride!

More on Indian infrastructure later.