Headed back to city center for another photo op of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Not really a palace, but a facade with Windows used by the ladies of the palace to watch the outside world without being seen.
We watched the bicycles with the heavy loads going by
Leather shop
We stopped by to see the local farmers selling their milk, interesting process. A skilled buyer dips his hand into the milk pail and is able to determine the quality of the milk and then make an offer to buy. He is able to determine if and how much water has been added to the milk, which drops the price.
The buyer pasteurizes the milk at home.
Milk cans loaded on motorcycles for delivery
Next stop was the Amber Fort, 16th century structure built on four levels.
The walls surrounding the fort.
On the top level
The Royal family's summer home
Stopped for lunch at Pink City
We both ordered the vegetarian lunch special, a sampling of Indian food - we weren't expecting such a large lunch
Next was a stop at fabric block printing center
Then a lesson on rug making
Burning the back side of new rugs, the burnt material just scraped away
Rug washing
Clipping the new rug
Finally, the shop - rugs, fabrics, scarves, clothing. Let's us say our luggage got heavier today!
Tomorrow we leave Jaipur and head to Ranthambore Fort National Park where to hope to see tigers.
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