The train arrived at Jaisalmer station at around 6.30 am, far too early to get out of bed and face the chaos of an Indian station.
This time our arrival was slightly easier. No walking 2km to the hotel, they were coming to pick us up. As we walked out, there they were holding a little plaque with our names. After a short ride in the jeep we were welcomed with chai and waited for our room to be prepared.
It was just getting light and the view of the Jaisalmer fort from the hotel roof was fantastic. We decided to get a closer look so dropped off our bags and headed towards the fort. We spent the day exploring the ancient city and its many bazaars. There were great views from the top of the battlements over the city.
The afternoon was too hot so we curtailed our walking, sat and ate lunch. We bumped into a couple we had met in Pushkar and chatted to them for a while.
Next was a trip to the hairdresser, who quickly made a success of both our mops. With our new styles we walked outside the city walls to show them off in a local restaurant. Here we ate far too much before washing the meal down with hot saffron milk from the busiest stall we have ever seen. We can see why ... It was delicious!
This time our arrival was slightly easier. No walking 2km to the hotel, they were coming to pick us up. As we walked out, there they were holding a little plaque with our names. After a short ride in the jeep we were welcomed with chai and waited for our room to be prepared.
It was just getting light and the view of the Jaisalmer fort from the hotel roof was fantastic. We decided to get a closer look so dropped off our bags and headed towards the fort. We spent the day exploring the ancient city and its many bazaars. There were great views from the top of the battlements over the city.
The afternoon was too hot so we curtailed our walking, sat and ate lunch. We bumped into a couple we had met in Pushkar and chatted to them for a while.
Next was a trip to the hairdresser, who quickly made a success of both our mops. With our new styles we walked outside the city walls to show them off in a local restaurant. Here we ate far too much before washing the meal down with hot saffron milk from the busiest stall we have ever seen. We can see why ... It was delicious!