So today was a much better time that I have had since I got here. The day was hot, but hey it is India in the dry season. I spent the day lost, but not as lost as before. I managed to see the Golden temple dedicated to Shiva (no photos allowed), more of the Ghats, as well as the Jantar Mantar (one of the earliest observatories in India). I also managed to have a Lasi at the famous Blue lasi cafe’ (thick milk, with sugar and flavors like pineapple, mango, blue berry, banana, etc). Finally I also let myself get suckered a little bit. First I wanted to buy some necklaces from a street vendor. The guy that got me was very nice and explained everything about the necklace, which god it was dedicated to, he even gave me a wrist band that he infused with his good karma. Finally we got down to the price. He started high, I mean REALLY high, and I managed to talk him down to about half his price and what I thought was a fairish foreigner deal. Turns out I think I paid close to what Indians would pay for them, and I didn’t mind the extra because he was nice and made me laugh. The second guy randomly was going the same direction down a street. We started talking and he found out I was walking to a place near his shop. So he had me stop in for some Chai tea and had his friend start the sales pitch. I ended up walking out with a shirt, three scarves, and a purse for what amounts to about 20 USD. He also walked me to the monument I wanted to see and never would have found on my own.
So all in all, while I may have paid for too much some times, and gotten lost. Today at least I did it having fun.
So here are the pictures I have been promising. More to come after tomorrows three day train ride.
So all in all, while I may have paid for too much some times, and gotten lost. Today at least I did it having fun.
So here are the pictures I have been promising. More to come after tomorrows three day train ride.
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