Ok WAY back in August, we went to lovely Udaipur, a wonderful gem in Rajasthan, with our friends Caitlin and Bion. It is known for its Lake Palace and beautiful scenery, much of which was used for the Bond movie Octopussy. Which I might add is this movie is shown on a movie screen at almost every bar/restaurant each night.
Walking around Udaipur
Cow, lake, random old palace. Why not.
Men bathing in the lake
Jagadish Temple. They are gearing up for a celebration happening that weekend. The corner where this temple is, as well as the temple, is in the movie Octopussy.
Random guy who looks like a a priest (and may or may not be one) at the temple.
This is the temple the next evening, with the big lights, totally decked out.
along the streets.
Lake Palace
Dogball and Duck make an appearance.
Jag Mandir Palace
Also a lake palace, though not THE lake palace. Shah Jahan apparently took refuge here while revolting against his dad. Whoa -stop the presses. Did I say that right? Shah Jahan, builder of Taj Mahal, whose son Aurangzab revolted against HIM and imprisoned him for the rest of his life? Yep like father, like son.
The City Palace
This is on the lake, overlooking both lake palace and Jag Mandir. It is so beautiful.
You can see the stained class and imagine if it was all full of this wonderful color.
Cages for the carrier pigeons.
Much needed fuel stop for the weary bodies!
Outside view from one of the courtyards
A group of tourists from the state. I can tell by their headwraps and clothes.
Outside view of the city palace from across the lake
Night view of city palace from our hotel
Hotel that Octopussy also filmed at.
I don't remember the name, but this is clearly it. Not very helpful I know.
A spectacular sunset
What better place than a great lakeside bar with friends to enjoy the sunset? 
Really majestic
Our Hotel Chunda Palace
Chunda Palace was a great little place that Caitlin found, with fantastic decor and views, as you will see below.
There was a party at our hotel that night. Our invitation must have gotten lost in the mail...
Views form the breakfast area
Final place I will show you from Octopussy movie. Up on a hill, and kind of run down, but still neat. Click here for more info.
Horseback Riding outside Udaipur
Us with Caitlin and Bion all ready for our adventure. We were definitely not as experienced as our other companions who came every year to ride these horses.
Ok, these guys walking the horses were so annoying. but it overall experience was great!
There was a male horse particularly interested in the females. He is not in this picture because they had to keep him far away. Especially from my horse.
Random Rajasthani guy in field
The End
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