Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India – Nikki and I went shopping today and we headed back towards the larger havelis to have another look. On this visit, we went up into the roof and noticed we could climb onto the next haveli over the rooftop. We decided it added a sense of adventure, so we went through three other havelis entering each via the roof. There was only one rooftop, which was semi-difficult to maneuver but clinging to the balcony solved that problem.
These havelis were beautiful buildings but in such states of disrepair that the birds and bats had all taken up residence in the mansions. Nikki and I did a bit more shopping and I brought a camel leather hat for 155 rupees before returning to our room to pack my stuff for a bus ride to Pushkar that evening. I did stop at the chai shop and say goodbye to Hari and take a photo to send to him.
Rich, Nikki, and I vegged in our room for a final smoke. Rich and I were giving it up for a while and did ourselves right for our final final. We set up a few rules during our fast from smoking. One, we cannot go and buy it ourselves. Two, we cannot approach anyone who looks like they definitely have some, hence dreadlocks and hippy clothing. Three, cannot approach anyone with a nose ring. Four, can have if it is offered by other people but not by men only by women. Five, we must fast until May 1st, no smoking. After this final visit of the jayfay, Nikki escorted to our luxury coach where we bid her farewell. At 4:30m, our coach departed, both of us off our heads as we drove all night towards Pushkar.