I zoned out this morning in the shower. The water pressure is almost but of course not too much. Perfect temperature control. Lots of space wonderful.

The air quality is terrible.

plan for Monday:

• Visit the Palace of the Winds, a unique structure built to allow women of the royal household to observe street life without being seen. Its ornately screened windows provide a cool breeze, earning it the name “Hawa Palace.” The side facing the street outside the palace boasts 953 small windows, and the circulating breeze keeps the palace cool even during the hot summer months
• Explore the Amber Fort, a magnificent red sandstone and marble palace that holds UNESCO World Heritage status.

-they brought in mirrors from Belgium and them lined with gold to protect them. Mirrors were more expensive than gold back then.

• The guide shared a design about a natural refrigerator. Wind blowing off the mountain passes through water under the palace, causing the air to expand. This process helps regulate the temperature inside the palace.
• The guide also mentioned a unique system among the drivers who own jeeps. They form a union and share their earnings among themselves. This system ensures that everyone is taken care of, even if they don’t drive themselves.
• We took a bus to the jeep.

• In the center of the jewelry market, there are millions of dollars worth of stones, yet there’s no security. It’s an incredible safety issue, even without CCD cameras.
• In the afternoon, we went on a bazaar walk.
• Australia: Guns are a big no-no for me. I won’t go to America. 
• American: I believe the current leader is a wonderful person who will fix the country if the FBI and CIA let him.
• The jewelry on the daughter of the guide was a beautiful piece. However, the guide avoided directly answering questions about the dowry system and the savings system associated with precious stone jewelry. He explained that these stones appreciate in value just as much as gold, if not more, and are often used for savings and emergencies, so they are rarely sold. Approximately 20% of the Indian population purchases this type of semi-precious stone jewelry at various price points.
• Lunch: We had Italian food, but I didn’t take a picture.

hundreds of shops selling very low-cost low quality merchandise to an enormous audience. good for gifts for your grandchildren if you are an American tourist and good for the local citizens who buy their regularly.

mostly cotton goods, Saries, and shoes