Took the bus up to Lucknow, capital of Utter Pradesh. Bus was very efficent but the auto-rickshaw ride the other end was interesting. Dispite promising he knew where the hotel was, the driver had no idea, so we careered through the streets with me leaning over his shoulder holding my iPhone for him to follow the directon on google maps.

Lucknow has several interesting sigthts, including the former British Residency, which in 1857 came under seige during the Indian uprising. Over 6000 were killed and many lie in the cemetary adjouring the site. The building has been left as it was at the end of the seige, with the walls pockmarked with bullet and cannon ball holes.

Another building is the elaborate tomb of a local Holy man, the Bara Imambara. Upstairs is a labyrinth where many narrow corridors lead eventually up onto the roof. It was worth the climb for a great view over the city.

Walking back as always is an adventure, not helped by the limited pavement being full of traders of all varieties, forcing you to walk in the road.