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There is a small one-cylinder diesel engine that is used in a zillion different applications. One is a vehicle put together with spare parts from lots of other vehicles. It is known as a Jugaad, whichLæs mere
There is a small one-cylinder diesel engine that is used in a zillion different applications. One is a vehicle put together with spare parts from lots of other vehicles. It is known as a Jugaad, whichLæs mere
Our driver/guide Rajeev took us to visit an elderly couple who live near the step-well. They make a very meager living creating little terracotta tea cups that they sell to tea stands for a rupee eachLæs mere
This step well was an incredible visual experience. It has been dated to the 8-9 century AD. It’s about 100 feet down to the water, which is collected rainwater. The well was used for drinking waterLæs mere
We had too much fun visiting this very kind tailor and ordering a few lovely things to have shipped home. They could actually have things done and delivered to our hotel before we leave Jaipur in theLæs mere
Have you ever held a monkey? Eric and I can now say we have. This temple was established because a statue of the Monkey god Hanuman was found there and there was water coming out of the hillsideLæs mere
We had no idea what we were going to see here, but discovered that it is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a collection of huge astronomical instruments completed in 1734 by the king whoLæs mere
Construction of this palace began in 1727, and it is still a residence for the royal family. In fact, for an extra $50US each we could have seen more of the personal residence. But we stuck to theLæs mere
Two more UNESCO sites today, and the Amber Fort was the first one. Set up on a hill, we actually road an elephant up to the fort. We felt a little funny about that, wondering about how the elephantsLæs mere
We are feeling very spoiled with a stay for a couple nights in ANOTHER palace, this one in a smaller overall footprint but more rooms. I’m feeling like I can see where the McMennamin brothers mightLæs mere
This is how hay is transported on the highway in this part of India. When we saw it transported further south earlier on our trip, the trucks were piled high but not covered. Not sure about theLæs mere
RejsendeIngenious!
RejsendeGrowing up in VT my mom's Dad made something similar out of the carcass of an old model t to transport hay bales from the field. They call it the doodle bug. My mom learned to drive on it.
RejsendeI love that!! And the name is awesome!