Day two of Udaipur was a lot more chilled out, with less sightseeing, and more wandering around the bazaar blindly. We were really keen the get a classic Indian gap year shirt, and some baggy trousers. And we were had many choices. However, they were all very cheap and touristy.
Having failed to find what we wanted, be were desperate for some food. Walking 50metres is draining enough in this heat. However, before we headed for lunch, we went to visit the jagdish temple. This is a Hindu temple located in the centre of Udaipur, and was immense. We both felt rather out of place, as there were hundreds of people praying inside, but it was incredible to see.
Having used up all of our reserves in the morning, we decided to hit the pool nearby at a hotel. Here we met Kristian. He was on his way up to the same pool at the same time, and we got talking. Turns out he's been travelling for 14 months full stop. Yes, that's right. 14 months. It goes without saying that he had some good stories to tell. We ended up chatting all afternoon, and went to supper before going to the station.
After our first experience of the Indian train stations together in Delhi, we had learnt that there is no need to get there 2 hours early, so we left later this time. However, we didn't quite know that there was going to be a huge festival on other streets of Udaipur, blocking every road possible. Now the thing is, Udaipur streets are tiny. Everyone gets around on motorbikes. Having gone around the whole of town to find an opening, we still couldn't see a way of getting to the station. Things were getting heated. George was adamant we ere going to missit. Fortunately on our 3rd attempt,we got through! And we were off to Mumbai!
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Bazaars and swimming
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