As we get ready to leave from India, we decided to go on one last trip to see the great palaces of Udaipur. Again we found ourselves all piled into a vehicle, this time it was with a couple of Grish’s Dad’s friends. Most of the palaces in Udaipur are turned into extravagant hotels as a source of tourist revenue. Thanks to some connections with a family friend referred to as “Cha Cha Uncle,” we went to a palace called Devi Ghar for dinner and for the first time since arriving in India used an immaculately clean bathroom. The service was fit for a king including our own personal flute player during the meal. It was the first time we had tried Rajasthani food and it was delicious. During the day, we strolled through claustrophobic passages at City Palace, which is the one of the most well known since it was inhabited by 22 kings up until 1973. Each king added a structure to the palace making it distinct to the style of the era.
The next day we went to Jagmandir Palace in the middle of Lake Picchola. The island is surrounded by mountains creating a serene backdrop (aside from the smoggy boat ride). The most interesting fact to us was that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, had been inspired by this palace and integrated it into the architecture of the Taj Mahal.
We’re keeping this one a little short (and mundane) since we’re both lying in bed with the flu in London thanks to a long trip and lack of sleep. It doesn’t help that the pound sterling is kicking the dollar’s ass, leading us to forgo the $20 pack of Benadryl. So far it’s been cloudy and about 70 degrees here, no wonder why the English are so pasty, where is summer?
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