This is Jodhpur, the blue city. This was taken from atop the fort that's high above the town. I like this city. It's a little calmer and more manageable then the other cities I've been to (which isn't saying much for India, but every bit helps.)
In Jodhpur there is a guy who has a stand that only makes Omelettes. He goes through over 1500 eggs a day! His specialty is this one with saffron, cardomon, and red chilis. It was delicious.
Also here is a special lassi drink they make. This one has Shayne's name all over it. Yogurt, saffron, cardomon and a big wad of whipped butter on the top! I felt my arteries closing as it went down.
We left Jodhpur for Jaisalmer. This is all the way east in the dessert, and about 50km from Pakistan. Angie and I went on a camal ride in the sunset through the dunes, which was pretty nice. The kid who took us was like 15, and would make the camel fart. Since I was riding behind, it wasn't so funny.
A little shopping, and an overwhelmed Angie in the blanket store. You can see her head spinning from trying to make a decision.
Cows are everywhere here. They're all over the street, just wondering through traffic and sitting in medians. This one pulled up to the local stand for something to eat. People don't even seem to notice them.
I took this from our hotel in Jaisalmer. This is the fort, which looks like an oasis when you arrive to it after driving hours through nothing in the desert. It's a great little city, and I see why people like it so much.
We stayed in this 300 year old haveli that was pretty cool, especially after staying in some pretty scary places. This is where I coined the phrase
"There's clean, and then there's Indian clean. Two completely different meanings of the word"
This place was definitely Indian clean, but I'll take it.
Angie left today, and I am officially a solo traveler. I head to Udapur tomorrow, and hit the road with all the backpackers. More to come soon.
(by the way, the last version of this posting was a lot more inspired. Kim, why isn't there a damn command-Z on a PC???)
7 comments:
I was reading today's entry with my kids.
Sammy said "I want to go there and stay in that hotel, and I want to see that view, it must be high up".
Really enjoying the blog since day one.
this is the best entry yet--the pics are so amazing--now i wish i really had went with you!
oh yeah--try ctrl-Z next time on the PC--:-D
Great blog Lee, could go for another lassi right now. I'm home now and in complete culture shock, my apt has never looked larger and more foreign..will eat some vegetables tonight for you, keep on trying all that food for me and don't break the rules too often, talk soon XO Angie
Hi Lee - It's so fun to read your blog and hear that you are really experiencing some of the amazing things India has to offer! It's conversations with people like the Colonel or brief interactions with street children at stoplights that will make memories that last for a lifetime.
In India, all my senses are on overload, and I feel like such a child - everything seems so interesting and different from the world I know and live in.
Glad to hear you made it to Jaisalmer... I know that was somewhere you'd really want to see. Happy journeys to Udaipur... it is such a beautiful place... and such a walkable city.
I've just booked my 4th trip -- will be heading back to India in Dec/Jan. So will want to get recommendations on Kerala when you return.
Cheers,
Jana
Command Z??? Control Z?? Don't they have pull down menus?
Looks amazing and you're inspiring all of us. Heck, I think I might take a quick trip to Jackson Heights.
xoxo
Kim
Oh Lee you make me so hungry every time I read your blog. Between the shopping, food and photo ops India sounds like heaven. I mean what's a little dirt among friends?
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