Day trip in a tuk-tuk

I didn't sleep well for some unknown reason, so I was up in plenty of time for my trip today. I went for breakfast, and had the worst omelette in India so far! I think I was spoiled by Maya and Mandrem Beach Shack!

By 9am, I was back outside Black Pepper waiting for Salim, my guide who was taking me on a tuk-tuk tour of the city. While I was standing there, I was being bothered by a very frisky street dog! Fortunately, plenty of local passers-by took pity on me and shooed him away (he wasn't taking any notice of my efforts!).

When Salim arrived, he headed straight out of the city to our first stop at Fateh Sagar Lake. Once there, I had the opportunity to walk around and take some photos. This artificial lake constructed in the 1680s is named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar. It's a favourite spot for families and courting couples, but at such an early hour, I had the place pretty much to myself.Read more