Didn't have the best sleep last night. The were mozzies everywhere in our room. We spent a couple of hours on a killing spree but I still woke up this morning with nineteen new bites. Oh joy! We have decided that we want to get out of here and rather than finding a new hostel we're going to do our sightseeing early and then get moving to Pushkar.
Steff sent his uncle Momad to meet us and we paid for his driving for the day. We had been avoiding doing so all along but actually when you add the amount of transportation cost that you clock up daily it all adds up. Plus we get to see everything quite quickly hense not having to spend another night here.
First we asked Momad to take us to the bus station where we bought our ticket for Pushkar. Next we went to see Hawa Mahal. We got there early at around 9.30am so there were very few people there, allowing us to roam freely around the wind palace. Its names is so because there are hundereds different sized windows with no glass.The wind blows freely thoughout the pink sandstone palace, adding to its whimsical charm. The palace was built for the ladies of the royal household. It allowed them to spy on the outside world and watch the life of the city, without the unwanted gaze falling on them. Wouldn't mind a bloody transportable wind palace of my own!!
Afterwards we went to see the Amber Fort. The huge fort towers above the town and anytime you look to the horizon it can be seen in its gigantuian glory. It is the first thing I noticed when we arrived here and I have been waiting it anticipation to go and see it.
We travelled thirty minutes outside the town to reach the fort. We passed elephants and camels trekking up the long road on the way.
Epic does not explain what we were faced with! It really was like something from a big budget movie set, but this was real! The amber colour shone prodly in the sunlight rising high into the sky. Indian ladies walked around also observing the building, their saris glowing vibrantly against the amber stone. It was the perfect setting to sit down and people watch, imagining times gone by.
We enjoyed the sights Jaipur had to offer but after two days we had seen them all and did not want to hang around in another hectic city. We have heard Pushkar is supposed to be really nice and laid back so we are making a beeline for there and hoping for the best.
The bus we are sitting on currently is hilarious. We are sitting up in a space where the over head luggage is usually kept (given that it is about twice the size!) We are crouched over with our legs stretched out in front. There is a small plastic panel and curtain for privacy from the other people on the bus who are also in similar cubby holes and there are about thirty more people than should be allowed how are standing the entire length of the aisle. We are the only westerners on board. I feel like we are on display in a pet shop! I think it will be a long five hours!!!!!
Steff sent his uncle Momad to meet us and we paid for his driving for the day. We had been avoiding doing so all along but actually when you add the amount of transportation cost that you clock up daily it all adds up. Plus we get to see everything quite quickly hense not having to spend another night here.
First we asked Momad to take us to the bus station where we bought our ticket for Pushkar. Next we went to see Hawa Mahal. We got there early at around 9.30am so there were very few people there, allowing us to roam freely around the wind palace. Its names is so because there are hundereds different sized windows with no glass.The wind blows freely thoughout the pink sandstone palace, adding to its whimsical charm. The palace was built for the ladies of the royal household. It allowed them to spy on the outside world and watch the life of the city, without the unwanted gaze falling on them. Wouldn't mind a bloody transportable wind palace of my own!!
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| the perfect peep hole |
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view of the pink city from the top 
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Afterwards we went to see the Amber Fort. The huge fort towers above the town and anytime you look to the horizon it can be seen in its gigantuian glory. It is the first thing I noticed when we arrived here and I have been waiting it anticipation to go and see it.
We travelled thirty minutes outside the town to reach the fort. We passed elephants and camels trekking up the long road on the way.
Epic does not explain what we were faced with! It really was like something from a big budget movie set, but this was real! The amber colour shone prodly in the sunlight rising high into the sky. Indian ladies walked around also observing the building, their saris glowing vibrantly against the amber stone. It was the perfect setting to sit down and people watch, imagining times gone by.
We enjoyed the sights Jaipur had to offer but after two days we had seen them all and did not want to hang around in another hectic city. We have heard Pushkar is supposed to be really nice and laid back so we are making a beeline for there and hoping for the best.
The bus we are sitting on currently is hilarious. We are sitting up in a space where the over head luggage is usually kept (given that it is about twice the size!) We are crouched over with our legs stretched out in front. There is a small plastic panel and curtain for privacy from the other people on the bus who are also in similar cubby holes and there are about thirty more people than should be allowed how are standing the entire length of the aisle. We are the only westerners on board. I feel like we are on display in a pet shop! I think it will be a long five hours!!!!!
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