Saturday, October 17, 2009

Update

Happy Diwali everyone!!! Do these people ever know how to celebrate, all night long fireworks, explosions makes it a bit hard to sleep.

We are in Jaipur, it is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. It is better than Delhi and Agra, less crowded and just nicer people in general. We got picked up by a nice guy who we paid to drive us around to see the sights in Jaipur.

First we went to Amber Fort. Had to hike up a small mountain to get to the fort. Inside the fort is like a maze of passage ways and what not. We got a bit lost and wandered into an area that is off limits. We were in that area for about 10 min until we were directed out.



Above Amber Fort is Jaigarh Fort which is another 20 min vertical hike. Only one other person was making the climb. When we got there it seemed deserted except for the guards. Until we went into a courtyard and found a whole parking lot and cafes and what not.

Saw the largest wheeled cannon in the world. The barrel is 20ft long. BFG

Saw the Water Palace. As you can see the lake is taking over.

Went to a textile mill and picked out some clothes for Vanessa.

Had some Thalis in the Pink City.

Went back and slept for a long time.

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