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pretty impressive fortress this one. A few  km of walls.

Will update today’s posts later if I get wifi to use my tablet.

And there were of course temples.

Then we went on to a big temple complex, a Jain temple in Ranakpur

Impressive whare the Maharana has, he still has 20 or so luxury hotels, can’t make the rules and sit around smoking opium with one of many wives like his predecessor s though. Well not officially anyway.

While we were in Udaipur the “demonetirisation” happened,  all of a sudden 500 and 1000 rupee notes were no longer valid, but could be swapped or exchanged via the banks.

To gut the Black economy, and to create queues at banks ATMs etc.

Heading North from here in a few minutes more later

 

We went to Jays temple and I got to meet the guru

Part of his lodgings.

 

In Navipur with Jay now after long drive from Mumbai.

Appreciating Jameson Whiskey with Jays Dad and his friend.

Jay and his Dad outside in the morning.

Just been uploading images faster than ever at Chikita,  eating there as the Charwarmas lured me. Thee wifi kept me.

Gandhi

Around the northwest Coast

Local gas reticulation.

The hotel getting a water refill

Chai,  dinner last night and breakfast this morning were here

Lunch elsewhere

Local Motor bikes, Royal Enfields

Had to try the crushed sugar cane

The Museum of modern art was shut for change of exhibition, but nearby an art antique shop allowed me to take some pics. About $2k NZD per head.

There was a great one in the Window, didn’t manage a decent photo of it though.

As the day goes on the place gets more lively, then after dark it really starts up.

That above is where I got my breakfast, now serving different food.

And the Swastika bedecked pizza place

The corner outside my room

This guy was my waiter at dinner, also seen him in the hotel.

More night workers

Worked up the nerve for street food for breakfast, sort of savory donuts, with spicy sauce. Then a glass of Chai.

Truth be told until after 10 or so I don’t think there is anything else on offer.

I think people bought food to feed the cow.

Streets

Certainly is colorful and lived in.

Found the Coast

More later

Leaving Ko Phayam,  the 2 peak ed island on its left is Ko Kham. Boat noted to travel 38 knots on the glassy smooth waters around there.

Impressed at the engines on the local boats!

A derelict building, probably left behind by very tall people.

Fish at the market

Street.

Since the King died this is what most clothes shop displays look like.

Dinner at the local food hall, my crispy pork, and Martins sushi entrée.

Out the plane Window flying North out of Ranong  airport.

Parted company with Martin at DMK airport in Bangkok.

Was great traveling with him to see some of the things he liked in Asia.

Fast boat from Ko Phayam to Ranong, 38 knots all the way.

Spent last night in Ranong, and this morning flew from there to one Bangkok airport, then picked up my big bag, got to the other airport,  rearranged my packing, ate the mango sticky rice as recommended by Rohit,  good recommendation.

Looking forward to catching up on some sleep sometime.

Maybe will  post more tomorrow.