This morning I flew to the “Pink City,” Jaipur. The first place I went was very interesting to me, the Dolls Museum. It is a fascinating museum showcasing dolls from various countries in traditional clothing of the country. The Dolls Museum provides insight into the culture of different countries. Some of the types of attire include costumes, bridal attire, classical dance costumes, and traditional clothing. Some of the countries from which the dolls are from are: India, Bengal, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Lebanon, Uganda, Britain , U.S.A., Burma, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, China and many more. After visiting the museum I bought a collection of the “Around the World” dolls from the gift shop.
Then I went to an afternoon yoga class at my hotel. This yoga class was developed to learn basic exercises and breathing techniques from a local expert. After completing the class I felt limber and almost like Gumby. Then I had a relaxing lunch of vegetable samosas, a new found favorite of mine.
After lunch an elephant took me to Amber Fort. It was amazing (and slightly stinky) riding an elephant. It was sort of like being a princess in a Disney movie. Amber Fort is beautiful; it is built of white marble and red sandstone. The crystal mirror image of the Fort, on the still waters of the lake, seems to be a beautiful illusion. At first when I saw it from the outside I was disappointed because it looked rough. But the interior is exquisite with paintings of hunting scenes, carvings, and all of the other beautiful features. After finishing the day I hopped onto the train to head to Ranthambore.
Then I went to an afternoon yoga class at my hotel. This yoga class was developed to learn basic exercises and breathing techniques from a local expert. After completing the class I felt limber and almost like Gumby. Then I had a relaxing lunch of vegetable samosas, a new found favorite of mine.
After lunch an elephant took me to Amber Fort. It was amazing (and slightly stinky) riding an elephant. It was sort of like being a princess in a Disney movie. Amber Fort is beautiful; it is built of white marble and red sandstone. The crystal mirror image of the Fort, on the still waters of the lake, seems to be a beautiful illusion. At first when I saw it from the outside I was disappointed because it looked rough. But the interior is exquisite with paintings of hunting scenes, carvings, and all of the other beautiful features. After finishing the day I hopped onto the train to head to Ranthambore.
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