India Update

Day 21     Pushkar
 
We had a super early start this morning - we woke up at 4.30am to climb a mountain with a view over Pushkar and see the sunrise. We first had to walk through the main city bit for 45minutes and then we started the ascention which was not a long distance but was very steep. I made the mistake of walking with Simon who is very fit (and has climbed to Everest base camp) and so I tired myself out quickly as we were so far ahead of the rest of the group, it was only the final bit which was the hardest as I was completely tired out.
The view was cool, not as good as Mnt. Sinai (and that was a proper mountain) but good all the same. The main highlight was all the monkies! We finished at 8.40 and went back to the hotel next to ours to have breakfast with the group, I felt all icky and hot but the shower would have to wait. I did some more clothes washing before we went out shopping in the market. I really wish I had space in my backpack because there are so many lovely things to buy and at very cheap prices. I loved the markets here, very quaint and a lot of nice things. Marieloes and I then went for lunch and I had some tomato soup. We then had a siesta as we were still tired from our walk. At 4pm we all met up for a camel safari which I want sure if I would like because it was a long ride. As soon as I got on the camel I loved it. We were dressed up in saris around our heads and the boys had turbans. We started by going through town and everyone was staring at us and taking pictures, it was crazy. We then went through the Rajasthani desert and the ride was for about 3 hours or so. We stopped to watch the sunset over the sand dunes and the camels had a little rest. We then all sat down on blankets round a camp fire and we ate over open fire and had a really nice meal. We then watched Indian dancers and a band which was great. We then rode the camels back in the dark and reached the hotel again after 10pm. It was really cool, a lot of fun with everyone and very enjoyable. Plus I didn't get a sore bum from all those hours on the camel! Oh did I mention Pushkar is so holy that no meat, eggs, alcohol, dairy etc is allowed in the city... I'm starving! The vegan way of life is not for me.. plus I don't want to know what my ice cream was made of if no dairy is allowed... BYE.x