We pull into Chittorgarh after driving from
the resort town of Udaipur. The accomodations are quite different. On
our first pass through town, we miss the hotel that we'd like to stay
at. We stumble across the biggest and best hotel in town. It is hosting
a wedding, so there are no rooms, but we have a great lunch, and our
eager waiter lets us ride the wedding horse. (Indian grooms draped in
marigolds and turbans trot to the nuptual fire to meet their betrothed.)
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Julie and I both take a turn at riding the
horse around the grounds, then Julie snaps a photo. This might be my
first time on a horse. At least I can't remember another time. You can
tell by the hooked ears that the horse is one of the famous Rajput breed
-- they are indigenous to Rajasthan, and carried Rajput warriors into
battle.
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I really dig the highway mileposts. Maybe it
is the exotic city names. Maybe its the way they fill in the gaps left
by bad maps and road signs in Hindi. Here I am, 81 km past Chittorgarh
on our way to Bundi.
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Lastly, I have a bit of
corporate poetry that really made my day. This is from the menu where we
had our delightful lunch in Chittorgarh:
Padmini
Restaurant
A Land
Mark in Vegetarian Hotels
God
created vegetation on the Paradise of
this lofty
Earth with Heavenly Adam and Beautiest Eve-
So we
strive to serve vegetarian food to all for
Good
health, happy and blooming faces.
Dear Guest,
Thank you
for your visit to Padmini Restaurant -
We
heartily WELCOME YOU!
- Order once placed shall not be cancelled.
- Please allow us 20 minutes to serve you better.
- Food from outside is not allowed.
- Alcoholic Drinks are not allowed in the Hotel premises.
- Pets are not allowed in the Restaurants.
We
endeavor to serve you best. However, in case you find any
inconvenience,
Please do not hesitate to contact the duty manager for any advice or
assistance.
With
hearty thanks and warm regards.
General
Manager
Padmini
Restaurant
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