The desert state of Rajastahn is the India of legend and folklore, with towering forts, ornate palaces, bustling markets and remote camel safaris. Men wear turbans and knee length cotton tunics over their trousers, while the women favor brightly embroidered saris. Fresh from the drizzling rain of Paris, the heat, noise and color were definitely a shock when we arrived in the provincial capital of Jaipur! Cars, motorcycles, autorickshaws (something like a golf cart with two seats and open sides) and bicycles compete for space on the crowded roads, weaving forward to occupy any available place regardless of lane lines or traffic signals. Just crossing the street was an adventure at first, but we followed the locals and learned to negotiate gaps in the traffic. Jaipur has been known as the “Pink City” since 1876 when
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