Nov. 21, 2011 Jaipur

Jantar Mantar

I went to Jantar Mantar today to see the astrological site built in the 16th century to measure the movement of the planets.  It consists of concrete, stone and wires that measure the exact time, astrologic signs, and predicted eclipses, etc. all very acurately.  It was fascinating!

Back in Tripoli Bazaar in the old city, I stopped in a temple and bought a cuff bracelet in the gift shop and headed to the ATM.  OMG!  I don't have my debit card!  It must have fallen out when I pulled out my passport in the hotel...of course, no one found it.  I spoke to the bank and they will send another...to my home!  I don't even have money to get out of the hotel where a mouse ran across my pillow!  Sent my nephew, Albert whom I bought a house with, an email to wire me some money to get me through until the card arrives.  At that time he can DHL it to me. 

Since I am looking at another 2 weeks before I get the card, I will have to get to someplace cheaper than this 3 mil. population city or I will end up on the streets like this homeless man!  After I pick up the glasses and get the crowns, I will catch the train back to Udaipur where I have friends, to sit and wait on the card to arrive.  Since money is now very tight, I will just change rooms in the same hotel and hope for the best...no mice!