Very early morning with a 6am departure.

Early departure this morning. Up at 5:00 a.m. for an early flight.

not much of a breakfast, cold Indian bread with some type of potato inside. Took a bite that was enough.

Communication overall is quite spotty. Sometimes Google fi works. Sometimes ubigi, sometimes my Indian esim and sometimes T-Mobile; have to jump back and forth.

at the airport, I decided to get a bottle of water( no problem. Got the bottle and gave him a ₹500 note. Nope can’t make change. No change available so I used my Apple Watch.

Jaipur is capital of Rajasthan. 2.5 million people. Very modern looking coming from the airport. Famous for a great hospital that also provides all services for free.

the astronomical Society observatory

this is one of 19 different types of astronomical clocks based on the angles in the sun. each one set as install time, at midnight to pick up the angle of the constellation pretty damn clever. Maybe 60% of people still believe in the horoscopes from them. Naturally, they would not have known about 26,000 year procession of a pole.

Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory in Jaipur, Rajasthan, which was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the early 18th century. It is one of the most significant and well-preserved historical observatories in India and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Key Facts about Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
• Built: 1724–1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, a Rajput ruler and astronomer
• Purpose: To observe celestial movements, measure time, track planetary motions, and predict eclipses
• Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, near the City Palace and Hawa Mahal
• UNESCO Status: Declared a World Heritage site in 2010

Notable Instruments

Jantar Mantar houses 19 large astronomical instruments, made primarily of stone and marble, that function with remarkable precision. Some key ones include:
1. Samrat Yantra (The Supreme Instrument)
• The world’s largest stone sundial
• Measures time with an accuracy of about 2 seconds
• The gnomon (the triangular structure) is 27 meters (89 feet) high

after I asked the guide what percentage of the people believe in the horoscopes he said somewhere around 60%. But then fudged saying with a follow up question they’re only 65 to 70% is right because of the interaction within the family and the horoscopes all interact and modify them in someway

A truly fantastic place. Even multiple devices doing the same thing. One to check the other probably during construction.

and then the Royal Palace

Main part of the visit was to see the museum where no photos were allowed. Carpets turbines jackets. very interesting but not possible to document.

Got the hotel around noon and we seem to have the rest of the day off.

yes, there is a Japanese toilet, not pictured

it is set on 32 acres peacocks birds, beautiful fauna. spectacular place 

Guide story of how milk is delivered fresh without pasteurization, apparently it is preferred that way. It is not tested for fat concentration and prices are proportional to fat content; so people dip their finger in to test it and by the time you get it maybe a hundred people have dipped their finger in it. No word on how it changes the flavor

Jain temple

went to the Indian restaurant, a fine one, for a large lunch. Outstanding I tried street food and an appetizer.

A type of chat. Mostly fruit lentils and spices.