Lakeside lounging

Udaipur is stated to be the most romantic city in Rajasthan and I'd have to say if you wanted a honeymoon destination in India this would have to be up there. Set around a lake the old town is a cluster of steep lanes and boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and beautiful views. Surrounded on all sides by an arid hill country it makes for impressive sunsets across the lake and hills. It is probably the most laid back town we have been in so far, yes there are still rickshaws, mopeds, moterbikes, and cyclists vieing for space on the roads but get off the main streets and all is much quieter. Finding ourselves in the backstreets we wandered through various quaters of the town, from bookbinders, through jewellers, potters, tailors and painters, A veritable hive of creative industry. We have enjoyed alot of lounging in cushioned alcoves with views over the lakes in various locations around the town. I'm getting into this easy life, but do catch myself quite often and find it all a bit mad, I think I'm realising I'm quite a task or project orientated person, so just kicking back and taking in life as it goes on around me for an extended period of time, enjoying the new sights, and experiences sometimes feels a little too self indulgent. Still like I said I'm getting into it! We went trekking in the country today on horseback. It was amazingly tranquil and peaceful, ambling along through the hills, cacti, palms, stopping in small villages calling out greetings to an endless stream of children who lined our route. Seeing something more of rural life. Our guide was lovely, a patient and thoughtful man who admirably put up with a couple of novice riders plodding along for several hours! Attired as we were in flip flops, and without riding hats its probably just as well we didn't try anything more adventurous. This evening we just watched James Bonds Octopussy which was filmed here, and honestly if you fancy some pure action packed implausible comedy, watch an old Bond film.