4 December Delhi to Jaipur

A long day of driving today. Probably six hours plus some time for lunch. Among things sighted today were: elephants, camel carts, sheep, goats, shoats and geep, Rajasthani men in dhoti, kurta, koti and turban, three truck accidents, amazing bright colours in the saris, trucks decorated with garlands and flowers, etc

 

Millie draped in her welcome garlands of marigolds.

Once in Jaipur we took rickshaws to a Hindu temple where we climbed up on the roof amongst the pigeon seed, stagnant water trough, and pigeon poo to watch the goings on in the market down below. There were some senior citizens playing music and singing on harmonium, tabla and large drum and small cymbals which definitely helped with the atmosphere.

Sisters out for a walk

We then walked to the centre square to the spice market where some of our mob bought spices and saffron. Next, on to a small lassi joint where we drank lassi in earthenware cups which we later smashed in a bin outside the shop. Much of the market we walked through was dedicated to garlands of flowers for Hindu worship.

Dinner was had at the Moti Mahal restaurant which is the restaurant that introduced tandoori cuisine to the world. This restaurant opened in 1920. Steve and I ate Aachari Tandoor Chicken, and a tandoori paneer (cheese). From the restaurant we went back to the hotel, Fort Chandragupt Hotel.