I wrote this post a couple of days ago so it's slightly out of date :) We have arrived in Kochin, Kerala xx
Udaipur has been wonderful. A total different experience to both Goa and Jaipur. Surrounded by Pichola lake, we have been staying in an area that has small, narrow streets which only fits scooters and the odd tuktuk. It has a much more chilled, boho vibe around here and the people are very happy. There are lots of children running and playing freely down the streets and elderly sit in their doorways all day long greeting us with 'namaste' and bowing their heads.
Udaipur is famous for being part of the James Bond film Octopussy and the locals are extremely proud. Most restaurants play the film every night. The 5 star hotel that sits in the middle of the lake is the main attraction from the film, along with Monsoon Palace.
It is also well known for it's art. There are many art shops scattered around with the most amazing artwork. Artists have also decorated the city with their art around doorways and alleys. There are various art schools here so we decided to take an art class on Wednesday evening by a local art teacher. It took us two and a half hours to produce our work because the details and brushes they use are so incredibly fine!
We are very impressed with the range of food and coffee here too. So far in India when we have ordered coffee we have been delivered what looks and tastes like warm milk but here we have managed to find actual, real espresso. Most restaurants are rooftop with views of the lake.
We celebrated Theo's 30th birthday at a restaurant next to the lake :-)
Tomorrow we fly to Kerala where we plan to visit the tea fields in Munnar, backwaters in Allepy and Varkala beach. We still have a lot of time before our flight to Sri Lanka so we may fly earlier depending on what Kerala has to offer.
Love to all that reads this xxx
G & T
Here's a picture of Theo's little buddy. We visited this restaurant to feed him daily. He wasn't owned by anyone but hangs around the restaurant/bridge. Theo googled how to take a dog from India home. Bless.
Udaipur is famous for being part of the James Bond film Octopussy and the locals are extremely proud. Most restaurants play the film every night. The 5 star hotel that sits in the middle of the lake is the main attraction from the film, along with Monsoon Palace.
It is also well known for it's art. There are many art shops scattered around with the most amazing artwork. Artists have also decorated the city with their art around doorways and alleys. There are various art schools here so we decided to take an art class on Wednesday evening by a local art teacher. It took us two and a half hours to produce our work because the details and brushes they use are so incredibly fine!
We are very impressed with the range of food and coffee here too. So far in India when we have ordered coffee we have been delivered what looks and tastes like warm milk but here we have managed to find actual, real espresso. Most restaurants are rooftop with views of the lake.
We celebrated Theo's 30th birthday at a restaurant next to the lake :-)
Tomorrow we fly to Kerala where we plan to visit the tea fields in Munnar, backwaters in Allepy and Varkala beach. We still have a lot of time before our flight to Sri Lanka so we may fly earlier depending on what Kerala has to offer.
Love to all that reads this xxx
G & T
Here's a picture of Theo's little buddy. We visited this restaurant to feed him daily. He wasn't owned by anyone but hangs around the restaurant/bridge. Theo googled how to take a dog from India home. Bless.
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