Day 7
Today I toured Mysore. I arranged for a driver and a Ford Icon (with air conditioning) to pick me up at 9:00 am. Shesha, my driver, and I started our day at Chamundi Hills. The top of the hill had an ancient temple and an amazing view of the city.
Our next stop was a small palace converted into a hotel. There are tons of palaces in Mysore. Most are now goverment buildings or hotels.
Our third stop was Mysore Palace. This is where the Mysore royal family lives. There were no cameras or shoes allowed inside. The palace is full of gold and silver and intricate wood work. On holidays they have elephants and other animals on display in the huge indoor courtyards.
Next we went to the Mysore Zoo. There we saw lion and tigers and bears, oh my.
Here's a picture of me with an elephant. I'm the one on the right. After the zoo we stopped for lunch. We went to pizza hut; better than dominos last night but still nothing like pizza at home.
We ended our day around 6:00 pm at the KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens.
posted by Adam Kaplan @ 8:39 AM
5 comments
5 Comments:
Awesome pictures Adam!
Oops... that last comment was mine...I hit enter too fast! Did you get to take a ride in the carriage that you have a picture in? Love ya! Carolyn:)
Everything looks amazing and hot! Are the palaces air-conditioned? Its 70 degrees here. Dad and I look forward to hearing from you every day. You are looking great too. Unfortunately, it's back to work tomorrow.
Love, Mom & Dad
How are the bowels holding up? Do they know you by name at the gym yet? I'm anticipating your coming back 50 pounds lighter with a stud in your nose. Do they drink in India? Inquiring minds want to know. Also, I'm not sure if you heard, but Mark Prior is having both shin bones replaced on Wednesday. Hendry said he'll be back by mid-May.
Rob
Looks like you are having a good time. I actually had to get your blog from an outside source since your blog seems to have been blocked by Allstate. - denise
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