I’ve said before it’s all a bit of a blur, and it still is. But I think we’re getting used to it – loads of surprises and new experiences. And even Eileen, with all her planning and reading, is on overload.
The good news was that she warmed to the hotel, eventually. What’s not to like?
Actually didn’t like their credit card machine, which decided not to like our card. So had to run into town to get cash – and when the first 3 also didn’t like the cards was getting a bit worried. Relieved to find it’s the Indian IT at fault, not us. But as we’re heading into the wilds stocked up with more cash just in case.
But if that’s the extent of our problems, I’m very very happy with that. And writing this on Tuesday, exactly 2 weeks after we arrived, and only a few days until we fly home on Saturday. So feels safe and not tempting providence to give a tummy report – very very good I’m delighted to say. Sticking to non-meat and scrupulous hygiene certainly help.
Anyway, back to business. Here’s a route plan.
Looks professional doesn’t it. Eagle-eyed will spot I missed Bharatpur between Agra and Jaipur but hope it gives some context – and demonstrates my slick IT skills at the same time.
But today was all about Kumbhalgarh Fortress
3600 feet above sea level and the walls are 36km – referred to as India’s Great Wall of China’s.
But first found some friends and their water wheel
Then to the main event – which Santosh described as a “massage drive”.
And at last some people wanted a selfie with me. They were so awed with my clip-on flip-up sunglasses they wanted pictures. I always new I was a style icon – that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Few more
No idea who the last guy is. He was singing his heart out and being filmed, so can probably be found on tik tok.
And finally to Ranakpur to our £40 B&B.
And the dining room
Very noisy Indian party – Gujarat is a dry state, so apparently they had come here to celebrate Republic Day with booze. We moved rooms …..