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DAY 15: JODHPUR

Namaste (which means hello to some awkward that they have not caught) friends

Here we soldier on, although today was a particularly hard day the heat and we have achieved great temperature of 47 degrees and rising as each day gets warmer. And with this heat to melt us cerebellum.

The day started at 8.45 and we found not slept too well because the light is gone and we are left with no fan or air cool and passed fatal. We had breakfast in our hotel for coffee and a sandwich vegetables. Chaman was already waiting for us at the foot of the canyon and had breakfast with us. At 10.00 we have mounted in the car and the first place I have gone to the Umaid Bhawan Palace, sometimes called Chittar Palace, the sandstone City Chittar used in its construction, this immense pink and white building was started in 1929. The President of the British Design Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja Umaid Singh and employment 3000 workers for 15 years. Apparently the project was part of a real initiative to create jobs during a time of severe drought. The maraja died in 1947 and his successor still lives in a wing of the building, the rest has become an impressive hotel. The museum houses an exhibition quite bare the most interesting are the photographs of the interior, with its hybrid design between Art Deco and 70's. There are also weapons, flowers antique clocks, crockery and hunting trophies. The entry cost us 50 rupees each and nothing for the camera. The impressive and magnificent edifcio It is also situated on the outskirts of the city and looks majestic, but you can only see the museum and some from abroad as it does not let you walk outside.

From here Chaman has brought us to Jaswant Thada: whimsical domes protruding from the white marble cenotaph of Jaswant Singh II maraja. Beautiful treasures jali (lattice carved marble) and splendid views. We liked more on the outside than inside, so if someone wants to visit and walk right time is better not to go. The entry cost us 20 each and 20 for the camera. It was full of pigeons and we have told you not but India is full of birds on all sides.

Close car though is the Meherangarh, still operated by the Maharajah of Jodhpur, known as strong majestic. It occupies a hill 125 meters high and is the most imposing of Rajasthan. Within the fort several courtyards and palaces with deep drafts in terracotta. It has several museums with a splendid collection of paraphernalia made india, paintings, weapons ........ The views of the blue city of Jodhpur are fantastic, it hurts so tight and the heat has left us not enjoy as much as huebiesemos wanted. Input cost us 250 rupees each extra unpaid by the camera.

Here is some history of the city so that you may know better as it is the largest town in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur is located on the edge of the Thar Desert. The city extends around an impressive fort on top of a steep cliff that is located right in the center of town. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chieftain known as the Rathores. His descendants ruled not only Jodhpur but also other Rajput rulers. Formerly the Rathore kingdom was called Marwar, the 'Land of Death. " The old part of Jodhpur is bounded by a wall of 10 km in circumference, built a century after the founding of the city. From the fort, you can see clearly where the old city ends and where does the new. It is fascinating to wander through the maze of winding streets of the historic center. Eight doors leading outside the walled area. This is one of the most interesting cities in India and here is where those riding baggy pants, the jodhpurs, took their name. Today, it is more likely to see them through the streets of Saraushtra in Gujarat, here.

Once finished visiting the fort Chaman has left us in the center and has gone to the hotel. We left near the clock tower that is surrounded by the vibrant market Sardar, a landmark in the old city. The market is like a trail in Spain but way.

It was so much heat but by the number of people who had and all kinds of contamicion motor vehicle, we tried to find a web site but have found none, so looking for a place to eat we ended up in an impressive haveli called Kuchaman Haveli, a restored palace in 1826 as a hotel and restaurant is a marvel. It's been great to find since the forces were weak now. We ate in the attic under some fans: rice with a lot of different plants (no cachodeito with this.) After eating (150 rupees) trincadonos 3 liters of water we again ventured out into the street. At the reception there was a very nice guy who taught us two rooms that were very cool but for a different type of budget. He has told the story of the palace and told us that the hotel will have opened recently, has given us some cards that do propaganda and truth well worth a stay if the budget allows, it was not so expensive.

This same guy has it, winged a website that when we arrived, we could not use since there was no light in Jodhpur. So we echo the tramp through the streets under a blazing sun and a little cranky because there is no place for a quiet drink until you pass the heat. But we have found an oasis in our journey towards a beach bar ice cream, shakes ........ in which we have taken two liters of Pepsi with air conditioning and quietly have spare forces.

Continuing our stroll through the center we saw a little market next to the clock tower and from there we have finally achieved our goal, a place to write the day yesterday with a computer that is fast and good connection.

At the end we got into the DISCOVERY GUEST HOUSE, which is where we had recommended stay and sleep for dinner. We climbed the very steep stairs to the roof and from here there are stunning views of strong light. We have eaten a veggie burger with Jorge pineapple (you know nothing meat) and I had a vegetable pizza with mushrooms. This, together with the corresponding water bottle for 105 rupees.

After haggling with some rick saws in the end one has taken us 25 rupees to where we were staying.

As you know I always write the day before, so today I anticipate that we are in Jaisalmer and that in 10 minutes we're going to do the desert safari and spend the night there, so tomorrow will tell you the arrival to Jaisalemer and what happens in the desert. Hopefully this is a cool experience and not dying from the heat so unbearable that does.

kisses and hugs as appropriate.