Prince of Jaipur

Yesterday we got off to a somewhat early start in order to catch the buffet before it closed. After breakfast, we took a bus ride to Ancient Observotary that has Zodiac signs. We can tell time from the instruments. We took pictures in front of our Zodiac signs. After the observotary, we went to the City Palace, where we met the "Prince of Jaipur". After shaking his hands and introducing ourselves, we were invited to have tea with Prince's cousin. Six of us bought her well renowned Royal Cooking books while the other watched a traditional Indian music instrument and dance performance. Then , we went to the museum and saw the costumes of the Ancient rulers as well as paintings and furniture. Then we all went to a small indoor bizzar. We observed the works of sanctioned artists. Many of us purchased bangles and other jewels.

Then some of us chose to the market while others stayed in the hotel. I didn't go, but many of friends went and purchased scarfs, shoes and jewel at very low price. After that, we hung out at the pool for a while and relaxed at the hotel.

After swimming, we went to a recreation of a traditional Indian village for dinner. The food was not very good but we were able to befriend a local waiter who sang along with our Britney Spear's songs. We didn't really eat at the restaurant because the food didn't look very appealing accompanied by a glass of buttermilk. However, we enjoyed ourselves as we walked around the village looking at camels and elephants. Once back at the hotel taylor, grant, zubin, ella, and I ordered a feast of french fries, milkshakes, and club sandwiches, and dennis delights (even though those never came) and we werent hungry anymore.

Today we are leaving the Trident Hotel in Jaipur and are just about to load ourselves onto the bus for a six hour bus ride to Delhi.

xoxo
Jane