Tuesday to Ranakpun, a Jain temple made of white marble with gorgeous carvings,some quite erotic. Jainism dates from the 4th century BC, as an ascetic reform movement from Hinduism. Then to a nature area with lots of birds and crocodiles in the lake. Waited until dark to try to see a panther without luck, but driving through the blackness with a search light flashing ahead was pretty exciting. Returned to Udiapur for a boat ride on Lave Pichola, a human-made lake with several islands containing palaces or ritzy hotels. Could not visit the palace as the prince was being married there the next day. (Every major region still has a traditional royal family, playing a ceremonial role).
Wednesday to Kumbalgargh fort (built 1448) with a 36-km wall, about 20 feet wide, to protect the region, the longest such wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. Back to Udaipur for a dance-and-puppets show and supper by Lake Pichola. Pictures in next post in case this crashes. See bucket pump, gypsies, brick kiln too.
Hi-- I'm trying for a little joke about how you didn't find panthers bec you already had quite a few with you, but kind of falls flat. Also I think the pics sorted themselves out with the erotic carvings first instead of 5th or whatever. Never mind--I love looking at them and wondering why that boy or man has that look on his face as he gazes at my brother. Who are those gorgeous people in front of the beehive hut? Oh, maybe gypsies. Great photos, Al, although also wish to see some of you in them.
ReplyDeleteAll well here. Actually I've had a bad cold --and Ted has too--but expect to be well enough tomorrow to go to ReFrame. Love, Margaret
I didn't mean that I love to look at the erotic carvings. I meant all of the photos. Hope that is cleared up.
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Absolutely beautiful photos! You transport me out of this miserable winter - computer died, car doesn't start half the time, back to -18 highs again this week!!
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