Thursday, March 13, 2008

Jodhpur then into the Desert!

The fort was fantastic. Train. Jalsaimer. Here there is a fort, which is fully inhabited and then a small city spreading around the outside. This place looks like a giant sandcastle from the outside but the inside is full of ornate carving, temples and Havelis.
Travis, Dave and I went on a desert camel safari for the last two days. It was really beautiful. A mixture of dunes, scrub and rock. My camel was called Molly and arroused plenty of passion from the male camels..particularly Mr India, who every hour or so would stick out his tongue blow it up and waggle it, making a disgusting sound while slobbering everywhere in an attempt to win her affection.
We got adopted by a lost baby goat as we plodded along. It got so scared by the dogs in the night that it stayed under the covers with me and Dave...much to Daves chargrin...as the goat several times in the night crawled over him, bleated in his ear..and pooped in the bed..twice! I loved the sweet little thing!
Now we are back in the fort city and have two full days of shopping..also not so much for Daves enjoyment..although to be honest he has bought more than I have on this trip!
Then we take the long trip back to Ooty!

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