Hello everyone,
I just had to ask Mike where we were! I am very tired, and I forgot. It is very hot in this little cubicle. The fan is going, and it is a monsoon out side. We have had rain everyday, or every evening. The Monsoon season has not ended. It was supposed to have, that is why we came at this time. Well, anyway, it is wet, wet, wet out there. I am glad I brought my little travel umbrella. It has not blown away yet.
Early this morning, at six, Mike and I were the only ones to go on a jungle walk. It was fun. But sleeping in would have been fun too. Yesterday we were in the jungle, stayed at a very nice "retreat." Even had a beer, which, though warm, tasted very good. We saw a pack of wild dogs just after hunting. They were eating something red and bony. Yum. They were the only wild things we saw then.
Last night we went on a jeep safari. We saw a Leopard, lots of elephants, bison, deer. It was in an open jeep, but it started to rain so we had to close it. The rain is warm, so it is not bad walking in it, in fact it is fun.
Our whole group stayed in a dorm last night, which turned out to be fine. Everyone went to bed at a decent time, though we were the first to arise. I am sure Mike is writing in more detail about it.
I wish we could have stayed in the jungle another day. I am not much of a city girl, at least not these cities. (And I have been told, "just wait till you get to Delhi!"
So, then, today, after our hike, and a good breakfast, down we came from the mountain. We came down another way, and it wasn't raining, so it was not quite as scarry, though I praised the lord a few times. We got to our hotel, in one piece, put our luggage away, then off to the palace, that Mysore is so famous for. It is beautiful, to say the least. But... there were soooo many people, that it was impossible to hear what our guide was saying, and to even see some of the things on display. Maybe because it is Sunday there were so many people, or maybe there always are. It was very hot, and stuffy, and everyone pushing. We just have to learn to push harder. I am glad we saw it it.l We were supposed to go back tonight to see it illuminated, but Mike and I opted out, to come here, and then get to bed early.
Tomorrow we go to a small village, where there is a temple we will investigate. After that most of the day is free. Except that we are going to some one's home for a special Indian meal. Then the afternoon will be free. There are a number of possibilities that we might do. And THEN.....oh dread... is the overnight train to Chennai (formally Madras). We will be on it for a "scheduled" 11 hours. In India, it could be a lot longer. Though I sure hope not. I know where we will be sleeping, saw it last time we rode the train, it looks most uncomfortable, and roaches abound. I was hoping for at least an air conditioned sleeper, but no such luck with Intrepid Travels! Maybe it won't be as bad as I imagine. After that I am not sure what is happening, I think we will stay in a hotel... hope so.
Our hotel this evening, is quite nice, though no AC. I don't think we will really need it though. our window opens, and there is a fan above our bed. Hot, and cold running water too. Boy, when I think what we all take for granted! One takes nothing for granted here.
I am aching for a hot shower, and sleep... I also am aching for something sweet! I will have to find something. There are lots of cookies around. And bottled water. We have to buy that at least twice daily.
We have to be packed up, and out of our room tomorrow at 9 am. I wish we could have stayed in the jungle another day....
I am going to end for another day. Don't know if we will be writing tomorrow, though we should have plenty of time, maybe just nothing to say.
Hope everyone back home is doing well.. stay healthy...
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