Second Week Thoughts:
- Incessant honking doesn't just exist in NYC.
- In case you were wondering, the Lemon Tree hotel does in fact smell like lemons, it is quite overwhelming at times.
- I thought Starbucks was everywhere! Should have tried the hazelnut macchiatto before I left!
Yesterday was my birthday in India and I received many, "many happy returns of the day 'Happy Birthday.'" To which I responded with many smiles, as I wasn't quite sure what that meant. I later found that this is the equivalent of wishing someone many more birthdays, which I am definitely in favor of.
(So you get an idea of the roads here)
The roads are like this one minute.....
And this the next!
This weekend I spent most of my time poolside, but I did manage to get my lazy self out of my lounge and to Golconda Fort to see some history and begin my exploration of the Indian subcontinent.
If you notice here, the fee for being a foreigner is 20 times the citizen's fee. Crazy! (But still less than $2...)
The lovely view from the top of the fort.
The fort was pretty amazing and a great opportunity to break in my hiking boots. It was so large that you could have spent several days just exploring the area. I couldn't help but imagine what it would be like if I had gone as a kid. One thought comes to mind: ultimate hide-and-go-seek.
India seems to be covered in commercials, like this Coca Cola bespangled building. At times, the streets in Hyderabad feel like a maze (probably due to my horrible sense of direction), which makes for better adventuring and exploring!
As many of you know, I absolutely love going to tea. I am not to be disappointed in India, where almost all the best tea leaves are born. I plan on buying loads of Darjeeling and chai tea while I'm here.
One of the many alleyways on the way to Golconda Fort.
Thank you for reading my blog this week! This weekend we will be heading off to Mumbai so I am sure I will have many stories to share!
Until next Thursday!
