Travels of my eBid Cap

[suesjools]

Once a teacher, always a teacher

LOL! That's the truth, Dad never stops lecturing me for one reason or another.

Love the pix, bet your bro would like to take some of those bikes for a test drive.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[Oldandintheway]

Hi all, it's been a bit quiet from our traveller's of late, & just to bring everyone up to date.
Bro & Sil were moving to Mysore from Chennai on the 14th, by an overnight express train.
I suspect they are catching up on sleep, or more likely, have no WiFi net access ATM.
As soon as I get more news 'n pix, I'll bring you the latest.

Cheers all, & thanks for your interest & comments - enjoy
Allen.

[Oldandintheway]

WiFi connectivity being found - we have more reports.
These from the hotel in Mysore (pop. 800K approx.) Bro & Sil have found.

#1 Another competitor for our eBid Tee. (Guy in background laughs - THAT can't be your age?)
(probably reads - Beware Tourist)
#2 Rooftop pool area - complete with fake birds & rocks.
#3 Bro finds a cooler spot.
#4 And his new best friend.
#5 Street scene outside the hotel.

[Oldandintheway]

The Great Mysore Rail Museum Trek
(I think they've turned into train spotters)

#1 On the way to the Museum.
#2 Oh! the luxury of it all.
#3 A former Maharani's ablutions area (she owned & used the train - circa 1899)
#4 Meanwhile - down in peasant class.
#5 Birthday girl (tomorrow) takes her birthday ride on the kiddies train.
#6 Bro joins the railway - as ganger in this lovely old Austin.
#7 Sil finds a real flyer.
#8 Caption said: "The Dome of Doom"

[Oldandintheway]

The Mysore Devaraja Markets Forage

#1 Good quality fruits found here.
#2 And vegetables.
#3 Of all types & any quantity.
#4 Even kumkum powder. (used for the bindi, forehead dots)
#5 While Sil tucks into her birthday pawpaw back at the hotel. (6 rupees or $0.13)

[HerMajesty]

Fascinating pics!! Thanks for sharing! re: the Kumkum powder - the colors are gorgeous. Does each color mean something, or do they pick a color to match their outfit for the day? (Pardon my ignorance). The pawpaw looks yummy - never had one of those. Thanks for sharing sights I will likely never see in person!

[suesjools]

Second HM, just gorgeous pix! Makes me almost jealous of the eBid cap.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[Oldandintheway]

Fascinating pics!! Thanks for sharing! re: the Kumkum powder - the colors are gorgeous. Does each color mean something, or do they pick a color to match their outfit for the day? (Pardon my ignorance). The pawpaw looks yummy - never had one of those. Thanks for sharing sights I will likely never see in person!

Good question Your Majesty - one I can't answer - but I'll try to find out & report back.
I don't like pawpaw - it's an acquired taste in my book - but Sil reckoned this one was very nice & sweet.
Doubtful I'll ever get to these exotic places either but glad everyone's enjoying the pix.

[meebo1]

I don't like pawpaw as a rule, but I have eaten one more or less straight from the tree and it does taste far better than the imported ones. As for the coloured dots, I think they have or maybe had a meaning, as some of the Indian ladies I know do match them to their saris

[Oldandintheway]

The Palace of the Maharaja of Mysore

After an early breakfast, Bro & Sil made their way to the Palace - and described the experience in these glowing terms.

"For all the splendour of the exterior of the building it is the interior that impresses most. Unfortunately photo's are not allowed inside and to attempt to describe the wonder and the opulence is an impossibility. In short, it is the most fantastic thing we have ever seen.

Intricate ivory inlays in huge teak doors - check
A 750 kg gold Howdah (the seat that is perched on the back of an Elephant) - check
Chairs made of cut glass - check
Chairs made of solid silver - check
Huge paintings of ancestors - check
Massive halls with ceiling paintings of the 10 aspects of Vishnu and the Zodiac - check
Enormous multi-coloured and inlaid columns holding up stained glass ceilings - check
First floor terraces big enough to stage a cricket match - check

and much, much more."

#1 The main entrance gate. - Wow!
#2 Guarded by Tigers - but if you're in eBid gear its OK.
#3 The Palace proper.
#4 A section of roof.
#5 Cool spot within the acres of gardens.
#6 Once outside, tropical refreshments are called for!