We stop in to see the Lake Palace Hotel
(where part of Octopussy was filmed). We thought we might be able to
stay there one night, but the room rate for non-Indians $400/night. Yow.
We opt for someplace a bit cheaper.
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| There has been a request for more emotional
response to the landmarks we see. OK, here goes: we feel pretty weary of
all the amazing palaces and historic landmarks. In Udaipur, we choose to
have high tea instead of touring the museum because it is too far to
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| The guard argued with us about the museum. He
said we'd be sorry that we missed the museum because everyone comes to
Udaipur just to see the museum. I find the light on the hills magical
while we look out from our seat at lunch. (Later, we relent and see the
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We take a relaxing boat ride
around the lake and get some very lovely views of the palaces.
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Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal,
lived in exile in this island palace. We spoil ourselves in Udaipur with
hot showers and big meals.
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