Safari Day 2 and onto Jaipur

Up early again, quick coffee and back in our safari vehicle as dawn was starting to break. Grabbed our blankets and hot water bottles and off to the Tiger Reserve hoping to see more tigers.
We enjoyed our safari as the morning is beautiful as the animals start to wake up and the birds are chirping-- but no tiger this morning!!!

Here is a true Indian breakfast with all the different sauces.

Back for breakfast and then before leaving we stopped by a little area where we could watch people make their own textiles. This was a self sustained area in which they had sewing machines and people were making clothes and linens. Also there was a garden area in which many vegetables were grown. The people were so kind there and we bought some Indian handicrafts.    

 

As we left for Jaipur everybody came out to say good-by and they were so genuine-- just like leaving family.

It was about 4 hours to Jaipur but so many interesting things on the roads.  The people are so amazing and just unbelievable what we see.

  Jaipur is a colorful cast of characters-- from painters and potters to artists and antique deals.  Jaipuer is India;s first planned city which has remained unique in two and halp centuries.  Jaipur is the gem capital.  This is Rajasthan where all the colors are so predominant in the dress. 

We arrived at the Oberoi Rajvilas and as we were waling in we looked up to the balcony and saw a man dropping rose petals--  such a great touch for an arrival at one of the most beautiful properties.
We were greeted and then whisked away to our villa in a horse drawn carriage.

This property is located in over thirty acres of beautiful gardens, pools and fountains.  After seeing the room I walked around the property and was so surprised to see tea being served at the pool area.

What an amazing property!!  On the property there is a Shiva Temple located among the lush gardens. Here in this 260 year old temple the Hindu Priest presided over the ceremony and gave us a special blessing.  It was really spiritual.

After our blessing we were introduced to Indian cooking as we had a demonstration on the different spices that they use in their cooking.  It was really interesting and we were given a small pamplet which explained which spices they use
 in their foods.

 

 

What a great day today has been and looking forward to tomorrow!