06:15 start to pack away the tents and to eat a hearty breakfast. It seems some local men, dressed in green uniforms, with large Alsatian dogs have spent the night under a tree guarding our camp. They light a small fire in the morning and leave when the sun has risen. I guess they are employed by the authorities to protect tourists in the camping area. Tourists are often paid this sort of consideration in India, it’s warming to see.<\/p>\n
Our guide collects us and and we take a tuk tuk to the palaces of Orchha. These incredible buildings were built by various kings within a relatively short period. Long since abandoned, the palaces are now protected. We spend 2 hours wandering around the two main palaces, before taking a wander through the streets towards the Rama temple.<\/p>\n
I love the atmosphere inside the temple, and wish I could sit there for longer. The pilgrims are praying devotedly. There are many offerings being bought. Anything except flowers are checked by a holy man, overlooked by an armed guard.<\/p>\n
Outside we buy some traditional Indian breakfast snacks, which are very spicy. Returning to the truck we get going, but not before we have to backtrack a few kilometres as the ring road is being resurfaced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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