Breakfast was the usual, but after we did the unusual- we got a massage. It was cheap, but only O.K. and it left us thinking we should give it another shot with people who knew what they were doing. Too bad really since we've been waiting forever to get one...
After a quick shower and a quick pack, we paid up and hit the street shops. We both found what we were looking for in pretty much record time. Amazing considering Karla's indecisive skills.
We scurried back to the hostel, threw on our backpacks and did some skilled bargaining before getting an auto-rickshaw to take us to the bus. Of course it was the travel agency and not right where the bus was and so had to walk down a few hundred meters to get there. Darn it!
We were the first ones on, a striking contrast to how full it got leaving Udaipur. It was a private coach but it loved packing in far too large groups of people from the side of the road and transporting them a few kilometers. Further into the trip this happened with less frequency and things quieted down. We miraculously got there only 45 minutes late, and were happy to be picked up by our guesthouse. What service!
We were taken aback when we arrived at our guesthouse- it was lovely! And cheap too!
There were flowing fabrics and fun couches to lounge on. Best of all, their rooftop restaurant had a fantastic view. The kitchen was technically closed as the family was out at a wedding but their nephew whipped up a wonderful dinner for us. We knew what he had gone through to make the dishes and we were grateful. Plus, the tea was yummy.
Soon after we jumped into bed (it even had a blanket!) we were snoring loudly (only Karla really) before we knew it.
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10 years ago
2 comments:
I had the wonderful experience of traveling in India for an extended period of time. How long are you planning to stay in India?
Your comments about Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ranakpur bring back very vivid and endearing memories of my trip.
Are you still planning on going to Nepal? So very beautiful, it's a shame you can't stay longer.
If you're still in Jodhpur, I highly recommend the makhaniya lassi. Ask your guesthouse owner what the name of the place is that's in the corner of the main square that serves these beverages. This place serves their lassi when you sit down, not water or anything else. It's what they're known for and the owner comes in early in the morning to make it himself to protect his secret recipe.
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