Spent a lovely day exploring the forts at Amber. So impressive with the most opulent interiors. We are going a bit crazy with the camera though - think we're up to 600 photos already!!
I am starting to get a feel for the life of the Maharajas. We even lounged on their chair in the 'Pleasure Palace' at the City Palace today. Surrounded by ruby and emerald encrusted walls, it was where the Maharaja would lay around with his various women. We also went to the room where he took his wives for candle lit dinners if they were cranky with him (couldn't imagine why...). This room is covered in convex mirrors and he would have 16 ladies holding candles to create a starry night effect. Quite stunning.
I think we are getting used to the sensory overload that is India. We don't notice the extreme over amplification of everything, the horns and the yelling as much any more. The urine smell still stings the nostrils though!