I have now been to Bengaluru (aka Bangalore) and Mysore. In Bengalore, we went around and explored numerous Cafe Coffee Days as well as the interior life of Amelia's family. Incidentally, Amelia's family is awesome.
We went to a bar in Bengaluru called NASA. It was, you guessed it, space themed. It also played muzak versions of 1980s poprock. The hallways were like chambers in a space station. There was a space ambiance consisting of quotes from astronauts in black holes among the star lined walls.
We also went to the Hare Krishna temple, which is sweet. No pictures allowed.
From Bengaluru, we went to Mysore, which is famous for its silk production, among other things. The coolest thing we did here (apart from eating at an all too swanky restaurant) was go on a tiny tour of local goods. By this, I mean we got in a rickshaw with a teenage boy and followed him into houses. In the fist house, women were making incense. This is made with gunpowder and beeswax among other things. Here is a picture of a woman making incense.
And Another.
After that, we went to a house where men were making sandalwood/ginger cigarettes. They were wrapped in a leaf instead of paper. We're still debating whether it was a sandalwood or a tobacco leaf. Regardless, here is a picture of a cigarette roller.
We also saw people carving wood, inlaying wood, and metal working. We finally wound up at an oil shop. I bought some lotus oil to help with my yoga practice. We'll see if I become more focused. It's also supposed to cure headaches. It also smells good.And of course, then the oil shopkeeper showed us his favorite silk shop. I was actually surprised at how reasonably priced all the saris were.
We also went to a market.
Vegetables on the ground.
And here is a cow at the market.
Also, I have now ridden on a knight bus, twice. Bunk beds and all.Anyway.
Today's Meal- Swanky, delicious, Indian. At the Tiger Trail restaurant in Mysore.
Today's Deal- Walking around the palace
Today's Reel- The palace at Mysore at night
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