After nearly a month of being in India, I decided it was time to do some traveling and I convinced my friend Homyar to join me. Rajasthan is one of the northern states known for its beautiful havelis (palaces) and its fierce warrior class of people, the Rajputs. Rajasthan is also known as the most colorful state - everywhere you look women are dressed in vibrant, brightly colored saris, men proudly walk the streets in colorful turbans, even the fruits and vegetables add a splash of color to this barren landscape. Half of Rajasthan is in the Thar Desert, which stretches into Pakistan, and it’s common to see camels and elephants walking along the streets. Camel carts are used to carry heavy loads. No matter how many times I saw it, it was always a thrill
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