Jodhpur

Where we stayed - Devi Bhawan

Meherangarh Fort

After our mammoth train journey we were glad to finally arrive in Jodhpur. Unfortunately for us, the tuk tuk driver we got at the train station took us to a hotel of his choice rather than the place we had pre-booked. This dude was a friggin' egg and I could have seriously kicked his ass! Grrrrr...! These mongrel tuk tuk drivers blatantly ignore your destination request and take you to a hotel that will give them commission if you stay there. It's bloody ridiculous!

Jaswant Thada

Once we figured out what was going on, we grabbed our backpacks (and the kids) and shot the driver some seriously evil looks, while muttering swear words under our breath, before setting off to find another driver to take us to our hotel.

Umaid Bhawan Palce

Our hotel was divine. It had great staff, huge beautiful rooms, wonderfully tendered gardens and a huge swimming pool area. It was perfect!

What the best curry in the world looks like...

When we could bear to tear ourselves away from the hotels swimming pool, we went and visited Jodhpur's beautiful Meherangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace. We also went to lunch at a fabulous restaurant called 'On the Rocks', when Alain and I both had the best curries of our lives. OMG, they were delicious!!

Jodhpur - The Blue City

Staff at 'On the Rocks'

Class photo at the Fort

Dallas' new friend at the Palace