I am assured people are still reading these so I'll carry on writing them. It's best to get some shade between noon and three so internet cafes are good options. Anyway since we last spoke (Oh my days, my blog has become my imaginary friend) I've travelled through Jaipur, Chittaurgarh and am now in Udiapur.
Jaipur seems to get a bad rap, but is actually really nice. The pink city is exactly what you'd imagine an Indian shopping bazaar to be like, with tightly fitted shops all bustling with life. There are con-artists but they are easy enough to spot, and at least they put some thought and effort into their con, unlike the traders who just follow you around (if I say no six times, why do you think the seventh will be the charm?) The pink walls are very odd looking, like painted cardboard boxes or papier mache, unfortunately I've lost the attachment to load pics so you'll have to wait for the time being.
Had an elephant ride up to Amber Fort. My elephant was called Brasilie, I preferred him to the guide who was pretty dull. Chittaurgarh also has a fort ... but little else. The fort is cool, but there's only so many old palaces and religious buildings you can see before becoming blaze. Got a couple of days in Udaipur now, it is very nice, on a lake, which is green so not really for swimming, so off to chill out a bit. If you are still reading this I hope you are all well.
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Cheekster, we ARE still reading. Avidly. In fact, I was just saying to Gemma and Blacko yesterday that you hadn't posted for four days and I was worried you'd been eaten by an elephant or something. I'm glad to see you haven't and that you are just riding one instead.
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