2 Days in Jodhpur and 1 Day in Delhi


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December 20th 2007
Published: December 28th 2007
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(Matt and Catherine)


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Jodhpur - Catherine in Guest HouseJodhpur - Catherine in Guest House
Jodhpur - Catherine in Guest House

They had lots of things hanging up and now it looks like some sort of game show. I choose curtain number 3.
Blue CityBlue City
Blue City

Jodhpur is know as the 'blue city' because traditionally many of the houses were painted blue using indigo dye. This is thought to keep the houses cool in the summer and to repel insects.
Dog on a scooterDog on a scooter
Dog on a scooter

... outside of another blue house!
Musician in the Fort Musician in the Fort
Musician in the Fort

He kept looking at the saved pictures and made me delete the photos he didn't like. This one obviously met his approval!
Cannon Ball HoleCannon Ball Hole
Cannon Ball Hole

As you've probably gathered from the title this hole in the Fort wall was made by a cannon ball. As you can see I'm suitably impressed (and somewhat bearded!)
Druggie?Druggie?
Druggie?

This is a man demonstrating opium apparatus. Not sure if he was actually taking it or even if he was paid but I do know he kept falling asleep and looked like he'd been there a while!
Shoe CleanerShoe Cleaner
Shoe Cleaner

He doesn't look it in the picture but he was really pleased to have his photo taken.
Mandore Gardens Mandore Gardens
Mandore Gardens

On the way here, our auto rickshaw stopped to refuel. All the staff came out to meet us and one even offered to give us his lunch! Another 15 minutes of fame!
Fun WorldFun World
Fun World

Express your feelings here! Another sign told us what was inside: Adult Train, Dogi Costumes, Priate Ship [sic], Jumping Frog, Kids Bike, Battery Car.
One day in DelhiOne day in Delhi
One day in Delhi

This is our pedal rickshaw driver on a typical Delhi Road. Imagine cycling with us and our big bags on the back. Poor man!
Jama Masjid Mosque DelhiJama Masjid Mosque Delhi
Jama Masjid Mosque Delhi

The biggest mosque in India can hold 25000 people.
The hectic market we walked through to reach the mosqueThe hectic market we walked through to reach the mosque
The hectic market we walked through to reach the mosque

What you can't see is all the goats dressed in tinsel. You stop noticing what's absurd after a while!
View from the top of the minaretView from the top of the minaret
View from the top of the minaret

We climbed a minaret for a brilliant view of Delhi. Women have to be accompanied by a man!


28th December 2007

season's greetings!
So what did you have for Christmas dinner then?! I can't believe you didn't go in fun world, what a missed opportunity that was. Good to see you are both looking really well, keep safe xx
7th January 2008

Hello
Oh my god this blog thing is very clever isn't it!! Well done on looking so preened! Have you got your face powder and lip salve? It looks hot and stuff! Love Kelly xxx

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