We went to the Mysore Palace two days ago. It was at least a
four hour drive. I got to see the beautiful architecture and learn about the
palace’s history. It really is an amazing place. Actually the palace we saw was
the second one. The original was made of wood and it burned down because of a
kitchen accident in preparation for someone’s wedding. That must have been a
ceremony to remember, both for the couple and the cooks. The rebuilt palace
uses a long-lasting fire-resistant material, not a bad idea. No photos were
allowed inside, but there is a website for the palace. Inside were relics of
royalty such as chairs, small boxes called caskets, portraits of royal family
members and even an elaborate door made entirely of silver. Regardless of
whether or not the nation was in poverty, you could still walk through your
silver door every morning. It’s good to be king. Later we stopped by a Hindu
temple and saw three large statues of various gods. It was also a beautiful
sight. The state of India Bangalore is in turned out to definitely be my
favorite stop on this journey, Goa coming in second.
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| The Mysore Palace |
Actually I am typing this after 3am. I am going home today
and right now I am quite tired. I have been going since 8AM yesterday morning. It
has been a memorable journey. Coming from the perspective of someone who has lived
in the same U.S. state since they were born, to becoming an international traveler
was a large step in my life and I am glad to have taken it. I now feel more
prepared for if and when the opportunity to travel arises again. For now
though, I am going to savor being home.
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