View of the street from the balcony of the shopping center.

It was time to travel again.  I had had quite a time of it and could feel that my soul had been renewed.  Himmat, very unwillingly, had allowed me to drive and I have a feeling he was surprised that I could actually do it.  I had also helped him get the car out of a hole - oh no, it wasn't me who drove into it.

I said a very sad goodbye to my family and Bijapur, and we made our way to the station to catch a train to Jaipur.  I really do love this city, and although I had been there twice before, the shopping was too good to pass up.  I just had to get more jewellery, and of course, Pushkar was on my list as well because I wanted more of their divine oils.

We booked into a really great hotel and enjoyed good meals and floor shows each night.  The shopping at the markets was, as always, a great experience and just walking around the city is an experience I miss most days.

I had also arranged a day trip to Pushkar, and so we caught a bus and had a very interesting trip.  The two things I love the most in Pushkar are the intoxicating oils (rose, jasmine, orange, etc.) and a restaurant that serves the most delicious pizza and iced tea - yes, pizza and iced tea.

There is never enough time in a day when I'm in India.  I had spent four weeks in this magical place, and I still can't believe it.  Time really does fly when you're having fun, so for me, time doesn't really exist when I'm in my spirit country.