Since Diwali happened to fall during our journey through Bundi, we've ended up staying in this sleepy town far longer than we had planned...but in the mean time we've definitely kept ourselves busy!
Bundi-with its blue buildings
The second day we were here in Bundi we befriended an Arevedic doctor who whisked us away to show us his farm-where we ate raw peanuts, papaya and guavas.!
Dr. Singh soon invited us to spend Diwali at his house, with his family...we gladly accepted.
On the day of Diwali, we had breakfast and I surprised Ashby with a birthday cake, since it was after all his birthday.
Dr. Singh soon invited us to spend Diwali at his house, with his family...we gladly accepted.
Happy birthday Ashby!Ashby also got a marigold garland and a blessing on his for head!
We spent Ashby's birthday exploring a nearby fort and rambling through buildings overgrown by the jungle. We saw monkeys everywhere! Ashby got some great pictures of the monkeys!
An old well at the Taragarh Fort
A shrine up by the fort
Cow-at the Fort
The best part of the evening, in my opinion was seeing the rooftops of blue Bundi aglow with the dias and firecrackers. In India, the rooftops are like a family's yard and everybody was enjoying this holiday on their rooftop yards, celebrating the beauty of light!. As far as the eye could see, the horizon was lit-up and every now and than you'd get a few bigger ones in the sky!
Dr. Singh and his son
Grandmother Singh putting out the "Dias"
Lastly...yesterday we rented a scooter and drove out to Bimlat waterfall. We swam around a little and lay on the rocks enjoying the solitude...we were virtually alone. When we were on our way out a family invited us to dinner. "Only in India", we thought as we enjoyed yet another delicious meal amongst some delightful people!
Bimlat waterfalls
Thank you Bundi!
-Cara
1 comment:
Cara and Ashby,
Your stories and pictures are so great and interesting. What an adventure. Have fun. Be safe. Nick is finally back from Iraq. Love, Aunt Debbie
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