because Delhi isn't hot enough...

I'm going to the desert this weekend! Katie, Sarah, and I are going to the state of Rajasthan (raw-jaw-stan). We're taking the overnight train from New Delhi to Udaipur tonight. The guidebook describes it as the "Venice of the East." I really hope not...I kinda thought Venice was a sinking crap-hole. But to each their own. There is a lake there that holds a floating lake Palace. It's Lonely Planets' number one site to see in India, beating the Taj Mahal. Sarah will stay in Udaipur until tuesday morning. Katie and I are taking another overnight train saturday night (11pm-6am) to another city: Jaipur. Jaipur apparently offers the best jewelry shopping in India and has a "pink city" which I'm sure I'll adore. :) There are also Palaces and Museums to see. Should be fun. We're taking monday off of work because Ravi said that the two cities need more time than two days. I'll get back to Delhi late monday night. Namaste!