Friday, November 7, 2008

India: Trip to Jaipur/Samode Palace

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The trucks in India are all painted with the drivers preference.  Nearly all of them say "blow horn."  This is not just a saying but how I would say was the most common sound we hear when we are on the road or even in your hotel.  I am going to try and get some video of the driving experience.  It is unbelievable!  It is a mixture of people walking, motorbikes, cows, camels, cars and trucks.  You add to all of this...no one stays in their lane!  I found one sign that said, "Lane driving is safe driving."
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This is the Samode Palace that is owned by the royal family of Jaipur.  It is now a hotel that you can stay at for only $800 per night!  That was not in the budget so we ate lunch there.
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Our waiter.  The turban is 12 meters of cloth placed on his head.
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A room in the palace...
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A hallway decorated with lots of mirrors.
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We went into the local town. It was so interesting.  These men are making bracelets from bamboo.  

The local fruit market.022
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078 The market and cow.  Marigolds and sarees for sale.

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