5/25 quick update

Yesterday we arrived in Jaipur after a five hour bus ride of thrills. We watched in amazement as our driver cooly passed between trucks, cars, autorickshaws, carts, and cows and happily drove on the wrong side of the road if that made it easier (or more deathdefying). We played mafia and charades/taboo to pass the time and also had a stop at the Mcdonalds in gurgaon which was delicious. When we arrived in Jaipur we visited the wind palace and also an ancient astronomical site where it was possible to tell the time within two seconds with sundials. We then went back to our surprisingly luxurious hotel for a swim in their rooftop pool with beautiful views of the surrounding area. Jaipur was really hot (above 40C for sure) so the pool felt wonderful. I was exhausted after the long day so I went to sleep assuming I would wake up for dinner. I woke up at seven the next morning and felt great :). Others enjoyed the hotel bar/restaurant and we were ready for another early morning going to Amber palace the next day. We rode an elephant up to the palace(more later from Imane on this) whcih was spectacular. We then tried to do a littel shopping before heading back to delhi, and peple picked up a few bedcovers and pillowcases. Now back in Delhi, some people are watching star wars and others are at a restaurant. Allison and I are off to meet them now to enjoy our last night in Delhi.