Permutations

November 7

The permutations of variables (availability, speed, inspiration) make additions to our blog site very difficult.
Since the Taj Mahal we have been treated to some of the most spectacular forts, castles and palaces in our travels. They defy description. Many of them were our accomodation. In Bundi we stayed at a heritage resort that was where Lord Mountbatten stayed with his friend and owner Maharaj Balbhadra Singh.
We are beginning to feel like Maharina and Maharaj Todd. Now we want marble floors and statues at our home. More reno's for Alan, but will probably settle for a persian rug....

It is the harvest season in Rajasthan and the roads are crowded with loaded camels carrying straw, oxen pulling carts laden with sugar cane, and beautifully clothed women balancing incredible loads on their heads. We women have it easy in Canada, I will never again complain about doing laundry. (at least for a week)

At our heritage hotels we have been treated to ethnic Raj music and dance. Swords in their mouths and firepots on their heads as they twirl and ring bells attached to their clothing. The colours of their dresses and jewels are a feast for the eyes, not to mention the beauty of the women themselves.

Hard to believe it is into November as the temperature is @ 30'C during the day but cool in the evening. We have been fortunate not to have too many mosquitoes. Have no concerns for malaria.

The last 2 weeks have been festival times here and there is always fireworks at night. BANG BANG, FLASH.

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We are presently in Jodhpur, arrriving here this afternoon for 2 nights. Looking forward to a buffet dinner specially prepared for this evening. As we are blogging there are fireworks bursting overhead.

Bye for now.