Serenity in Shimla

What a relief to wake up this morning and know we were not defying death on mountainous windy roads. After a leisurely breakfast we were back on the bus to visit a park high up in the hills with supposedly 360 views of the Himalayas. On the way was a stop to see the yaks of which I was brave enough to sit on one of them. Am not sure who was more worried the yak or me!
On we climbed to Kufri for the amazing views but sadly it was mist and more mist.
However when we got there a conference of sorts was going on and we were swamped for selfies by the participants. One of the girls Monica who was a gorgeous girl from Rajasthan really took a shine to us. So much so that when Bridget commented on how nice her shoes were , she took them off and gave them to her. Of course Bridget protested but our new friend ( now my Instagram friend) would not say no and Bridget is now sporting a beautiful pair of sandals.
I must say wherever we go the Indians are so welcoming and interested in us and LOVE the selfie with us.
Next visit was the most beautiful Oberon hotel which was built by Scottish architects in the 70s . The original house that burnt down was Lord Ktcheners home who was the viceroy of India in the early 1900s.
The house/castle was stunning and next level luxury. We had a tour through it and dined there for lunch. What a change from the harrowing journey of yesterday!
In winter it is covered in snow. It reminded us abit of the chateau at National Park but far more elaborate.
Shimla was once the summer capital of the whole of India and when the Partition was formed and 2 thirds of Punjab was made into Pakistan it was all signed off here in Shimla. The power house that decided the future on 1 fifth of the world's population. A city that punches well above its weight and beautiful as well.
Then it was back to the hotel to anxiously watch the K1 race and could only read the commentary of the race. Another gold! Then all through dinner it was again live updates on Lydia. We all went to bed happy to be kiwis and Bridget super happy with her new shoes under her bed!
Only 3 more nights on this incredible trip and so lucky to have Bessy and Sukumar leading the charge!Read more