Arrival: 06/15/2009
Departure: 06/18/2009
Sight Seeing: Botanical Gardens, Lake, Horse Races, Bazaar
People: Very friendly and curious
Food: Delicious
Accommodations: YMCA ($12 per night)
Pictures: Pictures of India
Summary: Situated at a cool 3,500 ft above sea level, this small town was a great introduction to India. It's the perfect place to observe the Indian lifestyle from up close and afar.
Details: After a long overnight bus to Ooty, we found a room and slept. Later that day we walked around the small town which was spread around a race horse track. The following day we walked to and around the Botanical Gardens. They were beautiful and the people watching was incredible. Although, we weren't the only ones watching. We were approached by a large Indian family who just wanted to talk to us, shake our hands, and have their little girl give me a kiss on the cheek (so cute!). They laughed, we laughed, and then parted ways. Their curiosity and friendliness is a welcomed change from the reserved South East Asian mentality. We almost felt like celebrities.
The next day, we watched a horse race and walked to the "lake" which was more of a dump with water sprinkled around. Next, we found ourselves mazing through the tarp covered bazaar to see wonderful vegetables and spices. If only we had a kitchen! Everything looked so delicious. The food has been incredible and we can honestly say, it's been the best on the trip.
The following morning we made our way the bus station for a beautiful drive to Mysore.
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