Hello!
We visited a beautiful area to the north of Bangalore, about an hour
drive from here, called Nandi Hills. It was nice to get out and see
the countryside and the view from the top of the very high hills.
Sacia was the most excited as we were climbing the roads up the hills.
"WOW, we're really high up!!" There were something like 40 or 50
hairpin curves to the top. Ella was less enthused, but with a little
help, eventually explored the area with us. I kept Zachary safe in
the sling until we were far, far, far from the huge cliffs with
absolutely no safety fence of any sort. We later learned that those
cliffs were the execution places for prisoners long ago. How nice...!
We walked around the rocky hill top, taking in all the views, and
frequently passing groups of monkeys. At one point when we were 10
feet or so away from the edge, Zach's hat blew off in the wind. Whew!
Luckily a nice man picked it up for us, or it would have soon blown
over the edge. There I was with Zach in the sling, and Sacia's hand
in mine, me holding her ever so carefully!
We stopped only for a Sprite to drink, as we had been warned about
eating food there. Monkeys will steal anything you have, any food
that is. But they are so cute! As we were walking down a path, we
turned around to see a couple who just had their bag of chips snatched
by a hungry monkey.
One interesting plant that was growing in the wild there was the
poinsettia. Very different than seeing it in all the stores before
Christmas in the U.S. So many plants that we have to buy at home, are
growing in the wild here.
Somehow the drive back seemed extra long. I think it was due to an
unhappy little boy...
Oh, once again, it is GREAT having a driver! As we were driving up
and down the hill, both Brian and I could enjoy the views, not even
one of us having to worry about the road in front of us... And having
2 people to appease the hungry, tired children while driving can't
hurt either.
More to come soon! Check again!
We visited a beautiful area to the north of Bangalore, about an hour
drive from here, called Nandi Hills. It was nice to get out and see
the countryside and the view from the top of the very high hills.
Sacia was the most excited as we were climbing the roads up the hills.
"WOW, we're really high up!!" There were something like 40 or 50
hairpin curves to the top. Ella was less enthused, but with a little
help, eventually explored the area with us. I kept Zachary safe in
the sling until we were far, far, far from the huge cliffs with
absolutely no safety fence of any sort. We later learned that those
cliffs were the execution places for prisoners long ago. How nice...!
We walked around the rocky hill top, taking in all the views, and
frequently passing groups of monkeys. At one point when we were 10
feet or so away from the edge, Zach's hat blew off in the wind. Whew!
Luckily a nice man picked it up for us, or it would have soon blown
over the edge. There I was with Zach in the sling, and Sacia's hand
in mine, me holding her ever so carefully!
We stopped only for a Sprite to drink, as we had been warned about
eating food there. Monkeys will steal anything you have, any food
that is. But they are so cute! As we were walking down a path, we
turned around to see a couple who just had their bag of chips snatched
by a hungry monkey.
One interesting plant that was growing in the wild there was the
poinsettia. Very different than seeing it in all the stores before
Christmas in the U.S. So many plants that we have to buy at home, are
growing in the wild here.
Somehow the drive back seemed extra long. I think it was due to an
unhappy little boy...
Oh, once again, it is GREAT having a driver! As we were driving up
and down the hill, both Brian and I could enjoy the views, not even
one of us having to worry about the road in front of us... And having
2 people to appease the hungry, tired children while driving can't
hurt either.
More to come soon! Check again!
Heather
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