CRUISE ON LAKE PICHOLA
After a fine breakfast on the terrace at the Oberoi we walk down to the pier for our boat ride.
The grounds are ever so beauteous.
Bubbs loved the marble sculptures scattered through out the grounds and thought perhaps the Collins needed another elephant....right. Like the life size head that looms over my desk isn't enough. No Bubbs, didn't your learn about crating, shipping, customs, warehousing and running up the bill on that Thailand "bargain"?
Shove off captain.
Bocahita and Buddha Bubs enjoy more very fine weather....been pretty darn lucky this trip with the weather. Please don't notice that Bocahita is wearing her breakfast on her silk shirt. Grrrr. Of course then I had to hear "Honeeey, just get you some of those Underall shirts. This way you can rinse out them out in the sink at night. And besides what you have spent on laundry on this trip I could buy a new rifle."
Jag Niwas, or the Lake Palace,was built between 1734 and 1751. This popular place for film shoots (remember James Bond's Octopussy?) and now a hotel, but of course.
The boat ride around the lake was very picturesque....the Fort Lauderdale of India???
ONE MORE TEMPLE
Enough of the boat ride let's check out the CITY PALACE...BUT WAIT ONE MORE TEMPLE! The Yia Yia's tried to convince Bubs to rub what ever on the temple rock and it would be healed. And he begged, "can I rub my wife on that rock?"
Temple Tipsy....just one more Bubs. You can do it.
No I'm afraid no Kama Sutra here. But nice sneaky peek.
Hey Mister, I have just the spray for your wife. We have heard about the Bocahita and mixed up just the right mixture to throw around her. Guaranteed to reduce AM EX use. Can you ship a couple of cases? plead Bubbs.
And Bocahita just can't get enough of the "Holy Men". Here there and everywhere. And they always give her the Holy Man wave and eye- communicating a few rupees will do the trick Bocahita. Bocahita was sure she was connecting.
CITY PALACE
Stretching along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola, Udaipur's City Palace is a fascinating combination of Rajput military architecture and Mughal-style decorative techniques. It's fortress like facade, topped by many graceful balconies, cupolas and turrets has been described as plain cake covered with fabulous icing...good description.
An interesting view from the boat.
View from the upper level of the palace to that "floating" former hotel/palace.
And the view today in front of the City Palace....I am sure the ol'Mughal Maharaj never dreamnt this would be the view....
Annie, hot on her spiritual quest ordered up an ASTROPALMIST- Pt. Suendra B Joshi. I took notes for Annie's reading. And by the way, what is Palmistry? Per Wiki: A Palmistry or hast rekha can trace its roots back to Greece from Aristotle (384–322 B.C.E.) discovered a treatise on the subject of palmistry on an altar of Hermes, which he then presented to Alexander the Great (356–323 B.C.E.), who took great interest in examining the character of his officers by analyzing the lines on their hands. Aristotle stated that "Lines are not written into the human hand without reason. They emanate from heavenly influences and man's own individuality". Accordingly, Aristotle, Hippocrates and Alexander the Great popularized the laws and practice of palmistry. Hippocrates sought to use palmistry to aid his clinical procedures. However, it is believed that Palmistry reached the shores of Greece from the Far East. The knowledge of palmistry has been used in the cultures of India, Tibet, China, Persia, Egypt and to some countries in Europe. Studies show that most ancient communities like the Sumerians, Tibetans, Hebrews, Babylonians, Egyptians and Persians were greatly interested in the study and practice of palmistry.
It really was "uncanny" what Surendra said it about Annie so what the heck I jumped in and gave it a rip. And yes he read my palms in the hotel lobby in a little alcove off the main area....private. Well sorta. Several people came up to Surendra and bowed and smiled and said whatever to him. Quite the popular man with the local folks buzzing around the lobby.
Oh Bocahita, my what great lines you have.
Some tidbits included:
1. Mr. Keith loves a farm and likes to garden. And Surendra would know this how?
2. Nick will take care of me. And that will happen WHEN! No marriage on the horizon but down the road...Amen.
3. Alex will marry a nice, good looking, educated man between the end of 2012-mid 2013. She will have 2 children- a boy and a girl. Alex, take note.
And me?
I will not loose my memory till my last day. LUCKY BUBBA! And then he added "try to avoid wine-eat lots fruits and green vegetables. So much for following his suggestions....
Have you ever tried a Palm Reading?
Oh and one creepy thing happened in our hotel room while we were out....ewwwwwww. Cutting to the chase- we will be guest of Oberoi for that day. Ask Bubbs about what he found in our bathroom! Ewwwwwwwww! In spite of the "finding" by far this property is over the top and Bocahita felt just like a Maharajeenie.
After a fine breakfast on the terrace at the Oberoi we walk down to the pier for our boat ride.
The grounds are ever so beauteous.
Bubbs loved the marble sculptures scattered through out the grounds and thought perhaps the Collins needed another elephant....right. Like the life size head that looms over my desk isn't enough. No Bubbs, didn't your learn about crating, shipping, customs, warehousing and running up the bill on that Thailand "bargain"?
Shove off captain.
Jag Niwas, or the Lake Palace,was built between 1734 and 1751. This popular place for film shoots (remember James Bond's Octopussy?) and now a hotel, but of course.
The boat ride around the lake was very picturesque....the Fort Lauderdale of India???
ONE MORE TEMPLE
Enough of the boat ride let's check out the CITY PALACE...BUT WAIT ONE MORE TEMPLE! The Yia Yia's tried to convince Bubs to rub what ever on the temple rock and it would be healed. And he begged, "can I rub my wife on that rock?"
Temple Tipsy....just one more Bubs. You can do it.
No I'm afraid no Kama Sutra here. But nice sneaky peek.
And Bocahita just can't get enough of the "Holy Men". Here there and everywhere. And they always give her the Holy Man wave and eye- communicating a few rupees will do the trick Bocahita. Bocahita was sure she was connecting.
CITY PALACE
Stretching along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola, Udaipur's City Palace is a fascinating combination of Rajput military architecture and Mughal-style decorative techniques. It's fortress like facade, topped by many graceful balconies, cupolas and turrets has been described as plain cake covered with fabulous icing...good description.
An interesting view from the boat.
Udaipur City Palace is one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan. This majestic City Palace is the most-visited tourist attraction of Udaipur and often distinguished as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Initially, Maharana Udai Singh built this superb wonder, but the present form of the Palace is the result of subsequent additions by his successors.  City Palace boasts of the wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture. The Palace has various towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavor of heritage site. Towering on the banks of Pichola Lake, City Palace is truly a feast to the eyes. City Palace is a marvelous assortment of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. Encircled by fortifications, this imposing Palace is wholly built in granite and marble.  City Palace has several gates that are known as "Pols". 'Bara Pol' (Great Gate) is the main gate to the City Palace complex that will take you to the first courtyard. On passing 'Bara Pol', you will come across a triple arched gate, which is known as 'Tripolia'. Between these two gates, you would see eight marble arches or Toranas, where Kings used to weigh themselves with gold and silver. Besides Tripolia, there is an arena where elephant fights were staged. Across 'Tripolia', you would enter the 'Elephant Gate' or the 'Hathi Pol'.  City Palace comprises 11 wonderful palaces, which were built by different rulers still they resemble each other. With the sheer glimpse of unique paintings, antique furniture and exquisite glass mirror & ornamental tiles work of these palaces, you will get amazed. Manak Mahal (Ruby Palace) has figures of crystal and porcelain. However, Bhim Vilas flaunts a fabulous collection of miniature paintings depicting the real life stories of Radha-Krishna.  Our Guide asks Bubbs "where is your wife??? She needs to stay with the group Mr. Collins." Sure Rajesh, she is one to follow all rules..... The 'Krishna Vilas' is known for the noteworthy album of miniature paintings portraying royal processions, festivals and games of the Maharanas. Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) is celebrated for its lavish decor while Sheesh Mahal (Palace of mirrors) is known for its breathtaking mirror work. 'Chini Chitrashala' is renowned for its Chinese and Dutch ornamental tiles. 'Dilkusha Mahal' (Palace of Joy) is known for the murals and wall paintings. In 1974, a part of the City Palace and the 'Zenana Mahal' (Ladies Chamber) have been transformed into a museum. The museum is open for public and we have discussed it in our other section about museums. One can locate some striking paintings in the 'Zenana Mahal' which further leads to Lakshmi Chowk. 'Lakshmi Chowk' is a beautiful white pavilion. In City palace, the most captivating sight can be viewed from the towers and terraces of 'Amar Vilas'-that would be us over there! And you know Bubbs never met a canon he didn't like.  'Amar Vilas' is the highest point of this Palace and has wonderful hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces. City Palace is structured in a way that it offers a splendid view of the lake from all its Balconies, cupolas and towers. Unlike the craggy exterior, City Palace has amazing interiors with delicate mirror-work, marble work, murals, wall paintings, silver work, inlay work and surplus of colored glass. And yes there is the Oberoi on the water in the distance. |
And the view today in front of the City Palace....I am sure the ol'Mughal Maharaj never dreamnt this would be the view....A LITTLE "PAM" READING....
Annie, hot on her spiritual quest ordered up an ASTROPALMIST- Pt. Suendra B Joshi. I took notes for Annie's reading. And by the way, what is Palmistry? Per Wiki: A Palmistry or hast rekha can trace its roots back to Greece from Aristotle (384–322 B.C.E.) discovered a treatise on the subject of palmistry on an altar of Hermes, which he then presented to Alexander the Great (356–323 B.C.E.), who took great interest in examining the character of his officers by analyzing the lines on their hands. Aristotle stated that "Lines are not written into the human hand without reason. They emanate from heavenly influences and man's own individuality". Accordingly, Aristotle, Hippocrates and Alexander the Great popularized the laws and practice of palmistry. Hippocrates sought to use palmistry to aid his clinical procedures. However, it is believed that Palmistry reached the shores of Greece from the Far East. The knowledge of palmistry has been used in the cultures of India, Tibet, China, Persia, Egypt and to some countries in Europe. Studies show that most ancient communities like the Sumerians, Tibetans, Hebrews, Babylonians, Egyptians and Persians were greatly interested in the study and practice of palmistry.
It is believed that Palmistry originated in India with its roots in (Hindu) Astrology (known in Sanskrit as Jyotish), Chinese Yijing (I Ching), and Roma (Gypsy) fortune tellers. The Hindu sage Valmikiis thought to have written a book several thousand years ago, whose title translates in English as "The Teachings of Valmiki Maharshi on Male Palmistry", comprising 567 stanzas. Renowned palmist Cheiro learnt palmistry in India where he is believed to have read ancient scriptures on palmistry. From India, the art of palmistry spread to China, Tibet, Egypt, Persia and to other countries inEurope From China, palmistry progressed to Greece where Anaxagoras practiced it.
However, modern palmists often combine
traditional predictive techniques with psychology, holistic healing, as well as alternative methods of divination.
However, modern palmists often combine
traditional predictive techniques with psychology, holistic healing, as well as alternative methods of divination.
It really was "uncanny" what Surendra said it about Annie so what the heck I jumped in and gave it a rip. And yes he read my palms in the hotel lobby in a little alcove off the main area....private. Well sorta. Several people came up to Surendra and bowed and smiled and said whatever to him. Quite the popular man with the local folks buzzing around the lobby.
Oh Bocahita, my what great lines you have.Some tidbits included:
1. Mr. Keith loves a farm and likes to garden. And Surendra would know this how?
2. Nick will take care of me. And that will happen WHEN! No marriage on the horizon but down the road...Amen.
3. Alex will marry a nice, good looking, educated man between the end of 2012-mid 2013. She will have 2 children- a boy and a girl. Alex, take note.
And me?
I will not loose my memory till my last day. LUCKY BUBBA! And then he added "try to avoid wine-eat lots fruits and green vegetables. So much for following his suggestions....Have you ever tried a Palm Reading?
Oh and one creepy thing happened in our hotel room while we were out....ewwwwwww. Cutting to the chase- we will be guest of Oberoi for that day. Ask Bubbs about what he found in our bathroom! Ewwwwwwwww! In spite of the "finding" by far this property is over the top and Bocahita felt just like a Maharajeenie.
