I'll see some museums as I got a Jaipur Composite Ticket yesterday.
Went to the Amber Fort first thing around 10am. Got some excessive honking on the way. Serves them right to get all stuck in a giant bottle neck with a pedestrian crossing. I got a reasonably rock- star parking spot and cross the street, probably before the honkers got through.
One guy I have to say no to 3 times on the way in. A shame, maybe he was actually an official guide? Too bad, one "no" is normally enough.
Is it weird to say that I find the sight of white people quite a shock? I am not used to seeing any.
There's a pedestrian walk way up. That's excellent.
For a coffee at Amber Fort for 240 inr ($4). This is a dear as poison and tastes like water. Breakfast cost 190 for a meal and an excellent milk chai. I am in a shitty mood today. Crowds are always annoying and this place is heaving.
On the way out I bought a couple of paintings, like throwing chips to a seagull, they all desperately pressed in. I had to outrun one guy who wouldn't take no.
The guy at the parking said 40 rupees parking charge. I said no!
The ride back was uneventful.
Went to Hawa Mahal, which is nearly a 2d facade at the front. You can climb to the top of this kind of wedding cake looking thing. I think it's Buddha's crown or something.
Then climbed the Isarlat Sargasooli ईसरलाट सरगासूली which is a victory tower. It has a ramp spiralling up the inside. Kids were having a great time. I had to block the noise by putting my fingers in my ears.
Popped over the road, checked an alley of bracelet markers, went up a temple steps after the guy who sent me over followed me over and insisted I go up.
Met a local artist who took me to his gallery, gave me a chai, said I don't need to buy, but then pushed to sell me a painting anyway. I'm a sucker if people are nice.
Got home. Went to dinner at Kaaram's कारम. A bit weird for ordering, as you must do it through a touch screen. The plus side, there is a picture of every single dish. You can pay cash as well, not to the screen haha.
I had a Ghee Podi Thatte Idli. Delicious. Plus the man will come and give you more sauces as needed.
They're playing western pop music, which feels weird. If I could, I'd ask for local music.
My other dish was a Ghee Podi Benne Masala Dosa with potato mixture. Also v delicious.
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Another day in paradise, if crazy traffic, and enough honking to drive you bonkers is it.
Rolled around thinking I'll get to know it a bit better, but the fly overs and multi lane roads with magic's divide barriers reduce that plan.
I went to the Gandhi Vatika museum गांधी वाटिका. There are so many displays that it's exhausting. A lot were lacking key details, and were more bla bla, this happened, this person was important because blah. It needs a serious coffee shop at halfway, as it is extensive.
Rolled a bit more, had a street food lunch of 2 x Chiili Pakoda, rolled more. Ended up shouting at one guy who put his bumper on my back wheel. Definitely had enough, went home for a snooze.
Booked a train ticket to Delhi, went got money, had dinner at Tadka Town तड़का टाउन again. The exec Thali, very nice.
I decided to read my book, then checked if I had a photocopy of my passport. This is required by the parcel office, in order to book luggage, eg the bike. I've got none, it's 9.30pm. Who's going to be open now? Find one, courtesy of Google. His copier is bung, stopped at an agent who looked like a possible but they said no. Finally tried a hotel, gave the guy a 100 and got 6 copies, so we're set.
Back in the room, the guys next door are playing Indian rap, and talking loudly. After reading for a while, then trying to sleep, I knocked on their door and immediately and kindly cut the noise.
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