City Palace in Jaipur

The largest single piece of silver in the world. The Maharaja used this vessel to carry water from the Ganges River to London in 1902. It weighs 750 lbs and holds 225 gallons. (Note that today it is illegal to carry more than 3 ounces of mineral water in a plastic bottle to London.)

A family that rides together stays together.

Note the safety helmet to protect the driver.

Block printing. We learned the code about the driver. He says: "Would you like to see how block printing is done?"

What he means is: "Would you like to visit a store?"

We watched this man hand make a row on a carpet.

Each couple ended up taking home a carpet. They were very nice.

Produce is often sold like this.

Pigs are conveniently available to clean up any spoilage.

Modern appliances like TV and refrigerators are often delivered on hand pulled carts.

This is our car - a relatively new Toyota with plenty of room in the back for our abundant luggage.

Toll gate

There were at least 10 children in this jeep. Children are frequently eager to wave and say "Hello!"

Most public and private school children wear uniforms

Hindu temples are very frequently found along highways. The orange flag says that it is active (and most are active).

School yard. Here the uniforms are maroon.

Our elegant room in Mandawa

Hand painted havelis in Mandawa. These date back to the 18th century (relatively new)

More cities in Rajasthan: Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, and Kota and tracking the elusive Tiger in Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks