We were all anxious to leave the suburban hotel by the busy highway, and it didn't take long to get out into the countryside. It was a lovely warm morning, and the temperature climbed quickly to one of the warmest days to date.
Nice country roads through a mix of desert and agriculture.
Lunch was special, because, even though it was set up in a relatively isolated place, we had Many people show up to take our picture, or to take their pictures with us in the background. Even a tiny van full of primary school kids visited!
Highlight of the day was the welcome at the palace hotel in Balasinor. We rode through a very basic village, and turned into the gate, where we were each piped in by an ensemble of three musicians; two drums and a trumpet. Our hosts greeted us at the door with garlands of roses and a dab of colour for our foreheads. We are sleeping in lovely tents, each with its own washroom/shower, and we had a lovely dinner al fresco.
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