So the hot water situation was indeed sorted out. But of course they have exceptionally small hot water tanks over here for each room. So Toot had a nice warm shower and Gordo had half warm, half cold with an intermission half way through standing in a towel waiting for the hot water to heat up again.
Once showering was all sorted it was off to breakfast for some omelettes on toast with some vegemite (brought from home of course), yum yum. Then time for a short walk through the village to see the palace which had been converted to a hotel. Many of the old palaces here are converted to hotels in order to help with funding the up keep of the palace.
Once our short walk was over it was time to get back into our trusty bus for another day of bumpy roads. Thankfully this bus trip was a short one and we had arrived in Jodphur in time for lunch. We are staying in a home stay for the evening. The host lady is lovely and has welcomed the group into her home where rooms have been converted each with their own ensuite. Once settled it was time for a lovely home cooked meal and a bit of relaxation before heading out and exploring Mehrangarh Fort. The fort sits high up on a cliff and overlooks the city and is described as perhaps the most majestic of Rajasthan's forts. Founded in 1459, the sandstone fort was added to by later rulers, mostly between the mid-17th and mid-19th centuries. The fort has old battle scars along some of the outer walls where it has been hit by cannons in battles. Having said that it is claimed that the fort was never taken in these battles and stood strong. Inside the fort there are all sorts of things to see such as a golden throne, fine miniature paintings, traditional costumes and fascinating weapons.
After we took on the fort it was time for some more markets. This time a few small purchases were made and many a cow and tuk tuk avoided while doing so. After market exploring it was time for another amazing meal and then back to our room for the evening. At least we have a slightly later morning tomorrow being able to sleep in til 7:30am. Yay, here's to hoping there is warm water for two! A long drive is ahead of us tomorrow approx. 8 hours as we head to Udaipur.
Til then, stay safe and enjoy
Toot and Gordo Xx.
Once showering was all sorted it was off to breakfast for some omelettes on toast with some vegemite (brought from home of course), yum yum. Then time for a short walk through the village to see the palace which had been converted to a hotel. Many of the old palaces here are converted to hotels in order to help with funding the up keep of the palace.
Once our short walk was over it was time to get back into our trusty bus for another day of bumpy roads. Thankfully this bus trip was a short one and we had arrived in Jodphur in time for lunch. We are staying in a home stay for the evening. The host lady is lovely and has welcomed the group into her home where rooms have been converted each with their own ensuite. Once settled it was time for a lovely home cooked meal and a bit of relaxation before heading out and exploring Mehrangarh Fort. The fort sits high up on a cliff and overlooks the city and is described as perhaps the most majestic of Rajasthan's forts. Founded in 1459, the sandstone fort was added to by later rulers, mostly between the mid-17th and mid-19th centuries. The fort has old battle scars along some of the outer walls where it has been hit by cannons in battles. Having said that it is claimed that the fort was never taken in these battles and stood strong. Inside the fort there are all sorts of things to see such as a golden throne, fine miniature paintings, traditional costumes and fascinating weapons.
After we took on the fort it was time for some more markets. This time a few small purchases were made and many a cow and tuk tuk avoided while doing so. After market exploring it was time for another amazing meal and then back to our room for the evening. At least we have a slightly later morning tomorrow being able to sleep in til 7:30am. Yay, here's to hoping there is warm water for two! A long drive is ahead of us tomorrow approx. 8 hours as we head to Udaipur.
Til then, stay safe and enjoy
Toot and Gordo Xx.
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