Udaipur & Mt Abu
Udaipur
Chloe Writes: This is going to be a bit of a double blog entry due the lack of speedy Internet connection in Mt Abu.
Our trip to Udaipur didn’t get off the best of starts as our 8-hour overnight bus trip ended up with Pete and I both having a bad case of Delhi Belly and so spent our first 24 hours in Udaipur playing tag team for the use of the bathroom.
Udaipur is most famous for the filming of the James Bond movie, Octopussy and the locals are very proud. Every evening at 7.30 in most restaurants you can watch the film. Not the best James Bond movie we’ve seen and the video it’s self had been played a few too many times as we had to keep adjusting the volume. Udaipur is a very quaint town with lots of narrow streets and colorful shops, I didn’t do much shopping though surprisingly enough. One afternoon we took a pedlo round the lake and got a first class view of the Lake Palace Hotel. We could easily have stayed a week x
Pete Writes: After 8 hours of visiting the thrown, I decided to venture upstairs to the communal area. There was a vast selection of Didgeridoos, so I thought it rude not to give it a go… 5 minutes later, after I was making a simular sound to mating tortoises, Gudu came and showed me how to actually make it sound like an instrument. In return I began to teach his brother how to juggle. All I need to do now is work out how to circular breath, and then Chloe can enjoy the magical sounds of the Didge 
Udaipur Gallery
Dermot and Michelle, who we met in Pushkar. We were all waiting for the sleeper bus
Men on the lake cleaning the pond scum
The view of the palace from sunset point
I was slightly interested, but they did not have the PAIN version
Another lovely sunset
Mt Abu
Pete Writes: At over 1200 meters above sea level Mt Abu is the highest point in Rajastan, and as you can imagine the views are amazing.
We went on a trek around the mountain, which apparently you quite often get a glimpse of a bear or panther… Unfortunately I think both were on holiday as we did not see either 
For some reason we seemed to be started at more that other places, it feels as we are some sort of celebrities. However after a while it gets on your nerves, especially when you are trying to eat your dahl fry and roti..
Sorry about the lack of photos, we managed to buy a dud charger, so had no battery… but we are back on form, however the ipod has given up so I am having to sing to Chloe instead. (which she loves).
Chloe Writes: Mt Abu is definitely the weston super-mare (for those in the south-west) or the southend-on-sea (for those in the south-east) of Rajastan as it was full of Indian tourists and had a really sea-side feel with all the candy-floss and ice-cream on sale - but without the sea.
We did have the best curries and best walks yet. I’m also addicted to mango Juice (mango’s are unfortunately not in season), and the bananas are the best I’ve ever tasted (must be the lack of chemicals pumped into them by the super markets). Belly still hurts
Now back to the hustle and bustle of the city as our next stop is Jodpur x
Mt Abu Gallery
A typical mode of transportation
View from the top of Mt Abu
A daily wash at the river
A view of the lake
Daisy had a seat booked for the next train to Jodpur (we like our comedy cows)
Tags: India
September 21st, 2007 at 11:39 am
Hi both
Hope you have recovered from your ‘Dehli Beli’. Had to happen sooner or later!
Hope you have sorted out the charger problem so that Chloe doesn’t have to listen to your voice PJ!
Still great pics - there seems to be a common theme - sunsets and cows!
Keep well
Love Mum & Dad xx
September 23rd, 2007 at 9:55 am
Hi Babes,nrnrShame Daisy missed her train. Sounds like your’er on the move. I’m off to Sicily tomorrow and looking forward to some sun.nrnrGlad you are seeing how the other half live. It’s unbelievable that we are so spoilt with our luxuries like hot water ect.nrnrAnyway will write on my return.nrnrLove & kissess.M
September 24th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Hey Chloe and Pete,
Its been great logging into your blog site and seeing what you two have been up to so far! India looks amazing, i will now have to add it to the list of places to visit. Dave has been keeping updated too. Looks like you are having an amazing time, photos are fab.
I am loving the cows!!! Hope the tummy has subsided. you will no doubt be immune to everything when you finish your round the world tour.
Dave and I have discussed and would quite like to join you guys for a bit in Peru or Ecuador. im just checking what month my OU exam will be in (think it will be oct) hopefully it wont be in the way. anyway if its a remote possibility you will be there or somewhere like there then we have started to save for it
Keep having fun and taking pictures and stay safe
Jenny & Dave xxxx
September 25th, 2007 at 3:07 am
Hi Jenny & Dave,
It’s really good to hear from you, glad your enjoying the blog, were enjoying writing it (apart from the hot internet cafes with their painfully slow connection).
It would be great to meet up with you in South America so get saving. We wont know our exact plans till nearer the time but that shouldn’t be a problem.
India is fanastic and definitley worth at least a months vistit.
Speak to you soon,
lots of love
Chloe & Pete xx
September 29th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Hi Chloe and PetenrnrSounds like you had a mixed start what with Chloes Rash and gettign Deli Belly, but it soounds like you are both haveing a good time. Its the first chance I have had to have a read through as have been busy, oh working life!! The pictures are really lovely, and you are sure getting to experience the difference in cultures and I am sure that you will so appreciate you luxeries when you return home. I think most of us should experience what you are so that we will never complain again about what we do not have. I hope you are both well, missing you Chloe, and will keep in touch. You both look after each other.nrColleen
September 30th, 2007 at 12:42 am
Hi Colleen,
Glad to hear you are busy at work. India has so far been a fanastic experience (despite the odd misshap) and full of supprises.
Your right about the luxeries and when we do get them (i.e. hot water) we are very greatful.
It’s fantastic to hear from you, missing you too x
Lots of Love x