And the rains cried with us.
We’d chosen to visit Bundi as we’d heard it had some amazing step wells. What a disappointment. The place is filthy, two of the three step wells are a disgrace and the third is not much to write home about.
As we got to the third step well, the rain started to come down. It felt like the heavens were crying with us.
It’s a tragedy really. Bundi could really make a go of itself by looking after it’s key tourist attractions but instead it simply doesn’t.
This time India, it’s not me, it’s you.
A Great Halvelli
Although Bundi was a disappointment, the Halvelli where we stayed was a delight.
The grandfather of the current owner used to be the Prime Minister of Bundi state and attended the Grand Durbar in Delhi in 1903.
One of the pictures we saw on the wall was of the Princes of India at that time. We’re pretty certain it was the inspiration for the cover of the Beatles ‘Sergeant Pepper’s album.
And finally, after one night only ……
Dave and Annette in India and Nepal 