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| Astrologer offering advice |
Sunday, March 04 Udaipar
to Dubai, UAE
Our final day on the National Geographic Tour of Asia. How quickly it has passed. We
had a nice, low key morning, with nothing scheduled until 10:30, when our luggage would be collected. We went down to the restaurant for
breakfast and Joel and Joan joined us. After breakfast we heard a talk by Carol Browder on future National Geographic
trips. Jay Dickman showed his 20
minute slide show of the trip, which was really enjoyable. I’m
looking forward to receiving the download for the trip video and he also said that
Nat Geo will be sending us a photo book of the trip.
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| Setting at the lake for our final luncheon of the NGTOA |
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| Individual food stations were set up at lakeside to provide short order "street food" for lunch |
We proceeded to the front lawn of the hotel, on the lake, to have an outdoor lunch which was really clever. They served all the “ street food” from Udaipur, in an appealing and educational (and healthy) fashion. I tried at least 8 different things – love the flavors and the taste combinations.
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| Mixing up Bhel Puri for me - you can add ingredients to get the taste you enjoy |
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| Henna painting |
In addition to all the food stations, there was also a mini "street fair". We could participate in astrology fore casting, henna painting and clay pot throwing, and buy modest items like bracelets from a vendor. I made a vase, which I am taking home. My first time throwing at pot, and it turned out very nicely. The whole event was a lovely way to conclude our time at the Oberoi hotel and our quick visit to Rajasthan.
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| Shades of Nancy Reagan - forecasting the future with an astrologist |
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| Maureen's interesting tower eventually became a fluted bowl |
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| Learning how to draw the vessel higher into the neck of a vase |
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| Wow - I'm surprised at how nice it turned out |
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| Swirling batter into oil to make jalebi |
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| Pretty jalebi all golden brown and coated with syrup for dessert - they remind me of mini funnel cakes! |
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| Relaxing on the hotel grounds after lunch |
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