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First, let me thank Scottie B for recommending I visit Jodhpur. I was going to bypass this town and head straight to Jaislamer but I'm happy I did not.
Second, after a rough beginning, I have come to love this foreign land called India. It is truly a magical place with gracious people, rich history, delicious foods and an unexplainable force that invades your body and lifts your spirit. Sure, as with any relationship, their are hardships but that only makes for a memorable experience and stronger bonds. Now, to my latest travel happenings....
Once again I was able to sit on top of the bus as it made its way from Pushkar to Jodhpur. There is nothing like having the warm India wind caress your face as the landscape of Rajasthan speeds by (they do not drive fast here). As the many faces of the locals and bright colors of their clothes pass underneath me, a smile grabs hold of me as I realize my situation. I am very lucky to be doing what I am doing. I never forget this fact.
About 3 hours into our 5 hour journey, my new traveling friend Mathiu joined me
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September 22nd 2005 - Susan Heidi's mom:
Sounds great. Enjoy
October 11th 2005 - stefani: great report, mate!
Hi there, I'm following you as you make your way through Rajasthan and I think these travel blogs are definitely the coolest invention since charter flights...I'll be travelling India beginning of 2006 and can't wait to get going...but what I wanted to say- don't know where you are now- hope you went to HAMPI...? If you're going down south, maybe to Goa for a few days of chill in backpacker-heaven- make sure not to miss HAMPI- its a nights ride from Goa and the most magical place I've seen so far (of course, that doesn't say too much as I've only been outside of Europe twice- once to Thailand and this year in Jan/Feb in Goa...)
Take care,
Stefani
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Hands of Time
Inside the last of the three gates (named Lohapol or Iron Gate), there are a group of hand prints, the sati marks of Maharaja Man Singh's windows who thre themselves upon his funeral pyre in 1843.
Meherangarh
Upon entering through the three massive gates, you must walk up this long alley way to reach inner sactum. Before this walkway, you enter via a right angle which was constructed to stop attacking ele... [more]
Blue City of Jodhpur...view from the fort
Traditionaly, the blue color signified the color of Brahmin, but today, many people in the area use color as it is thought to be an effective mosquito repellent.
Parade
A parade prevented our autorickshaw from dropping us at our hotel. Not sure what the parade was for.
Lunch Time
This wonderful "special dosa" is a mixture of cheese, potato, onions and spices served in this fried pastry.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Sometimes called Chittar Palace because of the local Chittar sandstone used in its construction, this masterpiece was started in 1929. It took 3,000 people 15 years to complete. It was constructed d... [more]
Palace Pool
Part of the palace is now a luxury hotel with an indoor pool. While they do not give tours of the hotel, I said I was thinking about staying there and an attendant gave me a guided tour of the wildly ... [more]
Palacial Entrance
Currenly under renovation, the entrance hall to the hotel features this 180 ft. high dome.
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September 22nd 2005 - Susan Heidi's mom:
Sounds great. Enjoy
October 11th 2005 - stefani: great report, mate!
Hi there, I'm following you as you make your way through Rajasthan and I think these travel blogs are definitely the coolest invention since charter flights...I'll be travelling India beginning of 2006 and can't wait to get going...but what I wanted to say- don't know where you are now- hope you went to HAMPI...? If you're going down south, maybe to Goa for a few days of chill in backpacker-heaven- make sure not to miss HAMPI- its a nights ride from Goa and the most magical place I've seen so far (of course, that doesn't say too much as I've only been outside of Europe twice- once to Thailand and this year in Jan/Feb in Goa...)
Take care,
Stefani
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