Travel Point Internet, Udaipur
The night after we last spoke a momentous thing happened. We had some meat. Arrived at a suitably upmarket barbeque/curry place and decided to go for it. Definitely a success.
Quiet day after that, then early morning bus (deluxe) from Jodhpur to Udaipur (7.5 hrs) where we have a room overlooking the lake around which the city commercially and geographically revolves, although even if we didn't there are ample rooftop "lake view" restaurants and cafes. Lonely Planet describes Udaipur as "a tourist destination unto itself", a fact borne out by the existence of a variety of hotels, restaurants and experiences clearly aimed at a wealthier kind of visitor.
At such an establishment we had meat once more the night before last. This was good, but to be honest hasn't entirely sated my craving, since within the context of curry the full animal hit isn't quite so profound. What I really fancy now is a steak, or some sausages, or a bacon sandwich.
Boat ride round the lake last night on a tiny, rickety boat. I seemed to weigh more than the other seven passengers put together, and wherever I sat myself the boat tipped unnervingly in that direction. I settled on a spot and lightly perched, rendering the journey scenic but uncomfortable. Better this than scenic and wet, upon reflection.
Apparently bits of the Bond film Octopussy were filmed in Udaipur, and there are hundreds of cafes in the city that show the film every night at 7pm. We haven't indulged yet, but I have taken to calling Alex "Pooshy" and saying "I mussht be dreaming" all the time. (I know this is from Goldfinger but I got it into my head before I remembered this).
Had my holiday beard removed by a roadside barber this morning - a brutal experience. Alex seemed to find it amusing though.
Over.
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