Rajasthan 10 January 2010

Rajasthan 10 January 2010
We are driven, in jeeps again, on a 'village safari', and stop by some fields to be shown various crops. There is barley, onions, peanuts, turmeric, garlic and opium. The last is grown strictly under government license and, of course, none of it finds its way into the black market.
Next we stop by a 'Moonshine Tree', the product of which causes much merriment in the local population, but we have not had a taste yet.
The last stop in the middle of a village includes a visit to one of the homes. It is a single storey block built structure with maybe 2 rooms and a large yard filled with goats and children. Basic and enchanting.
We arrive at Castle Bijaipur Hotel for a welcome snack of sandwiches and chips, followed by swimming in the (rather cool) hotel pool, bike rides and table tennis for some of the group. I also have an early evening lone walk around Bijaipur village, looking in vain for an Internet cafe. I don't think they see many tourists outside of the hotel, but everyone is polite and friendly.
All the Best,
John