Back on Deck in Jodhpur
Trip Start
Oct 09, 2007
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Trip End
Nov 16, 2007
Jodhpur,
India
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
I've spent so much time sleeping that now I feel like I have to practice walking around and talking to people again! Not taking anymore anti-Malaria tablets - made the same decision on our first trip, somehow on the second one it wasn't as bad. The pain and fire in my head was just really scary. My fever finally broke around 8pm last night, but I've been listless
Fort view
. Serene and Nads ... you will know for sure that I was really bad because I actually turned off the TV during one of Shah Rukh's interviews on Om Shanti Om! My eyes were hurting so badly I could barely keep them open to look at him! ahahahahahahhaahhahahaha But he did look really hot in a t-shirt and jeans! That much I can tell you.Pal Haveli, what can I tell you about our gorgeous old haveli? Thank goodness we'd had such a lovely room so at least my stay in Jodhpur has been pleasantly relaxing despite my illness. I must show you a view of the ceiling - which is what I saw a lot of while lying in bed! And the food that they serve is beautiful! Some of the best kebabs we've had this trip so far. As you can see, being ill has not dampened my greed and appreciation of Indian food.
Speaking of Indian food ... I've been wondering, why do Indian familes when they go out for a meal - head out for Indian food? Isn't it what they cook at home anyway? I've watched them in quizzical amazement as they call out their orders, without even looking at the menus because it just rolls off their tongues. And they are demanding customers as well, they have the waiters running to get them this and that throughout the meal. Just an observation.
Our Haveli
Tomorrow we leave for Udaipur. I am really looking forward to this place because it has been called the Venice of India. It is supposed to be really romantic and Alan has already found some great romantic restaurants for us to eat at! ahahhahahaha. Poor fella, today we were supposed to go to Umaid Bawan which is where Liz Hurley had her wedding ceremony. It's the palace where the present Maharajah of Jodphur and his family live. I kept saying to him to go without me but such a darling he said several times ... "This is the travelling story of TWO small children not one." *bbsigh!*
On our way to Udaipur, we will be stopping at a Jain temple which sounds like it's really very special. This will break our journey and hopefully will help in me not feeling too drained.
Oh and I must make a mention of Vicky the road-side omelette guy. He is 21, Donovan's age. He is really a world class sticky beak and supernice guy! Alan went to get brekky this morning and witnessed him getting scolding from an auto-rickshaw driver because he helped a Danish couple with un-biased information on guest-houses. You know over here everything works on commission for most people. Vicky does not operate that way. After the scolding he just smiled and told Alan, "I'm only helping people, nothing to do with me about his commission, yaar." He gets through about 700 - 800 eggs a day making omelettes, french toast, fried eggs etc working 13 - 14 hours a day. His father who runs the shop next to him works 18 hour days. His sister works in a beauty salon during the day and after hours takes in sewing and does mehendi on hands for women. Such hard working people.
Comments
Good to hear that you are feeling better!
Ah, good to hear that you are feeling better in your last Travellog. Mum as you know was back since 21 Oct. Did you get a chance to see her? Will be having dinner with her and Don next Tuesday. Take care and God Bless.
Love,
Brendon