Mysore!

The students finished their first session of classes on Wednesday, and so we left that afternoon for a long weekend exploring other parts of India. We were all very excited to be leaving Bangalore, and to spend the weekend in hotels with nicer beds and better food. The hotels did not disappoint!

From Bangalore, we traveled by bus to Mysore, a 4 hour journey. Mysore was the original capital of the state we are staying in, Karnataka. The first night we were greeted with a wonderful buffet/bbq poolside. Good food and a pool really got the trip off to a good start.  Following dinner, a group of students and I decided to walk through town and visit a local market/bazaar. The market was outdoors, with a row of vendors selling fruit, veggies, and spices. The 2nd isle we walked down had vendors selling wood works and jewelry. The third isle was full of saris and silk goods (Mysore is the silk capital of India). Walking through the market was a fabulous cultural experience.

Getting back to the hotel, I was very excited to take advantage of the bathtub, and to sleep on a comfy queen sized bed (amenities the dorms do not provide).  I had a terrific first day in Mysore, and was excited to explore more of the city the next day!