Ok so I know I had a similar title to a post when I was in Geneva but this one takes the cake. At dinner today somebody reminded me about what we saw at the palace. Our tour guide was really excited to show us around Mysore so when we got to the palace he called one of his "friends" who magically got us in without having to wait on line. The fun didnt stop there, instead of going through the palace like any other tour, we had to wait to make sure we had the right timing for his friend to come so we could have the VIP treatment. So we cut through the ropes showing people how to walk through the tour and rush into a door that said "friend" was magically able to unlock. Indian tourists gave us the evil eye that we were getting to see something they couldnt. They had a major case of FOMO.
When we walked into the room everything was dark and I my mind was thinking what I would do if I needed an escape plan. Luckily, once the lights turned on, I realized if I needed to defend myself, all I had to do was take one of the 1000 swords and weapons literally on display out of the case and attack whoever I needed to be saved from. No knight in shining armor for me. With one of those bad boy knives or knuckle rings I could have easily taken the guts out of anybody I got the remote sense of stranger danger from. Wonder Woman here I come.
The VIP experience didnt end there. This friend (who had proven his friendliness at this point so is no longer referred to in quotations) magically opened another door. Only this time, instead of a mass array of swords was 30 stuffed animals. And what kind of animals do you ask? A female lion, a few tigers here and there, multiple bears, two or three zebras, a giraffe head (neck included), one crocodilly, a boa skin, and elephants. YES elephants. Whose tusks were on display as furniture. I kid you not. And I hope my lack of pictures does not lessen the credibility of this situation. We werent allowed to have cameras. And honestly, it still hasnt registered with me fully so Ill let you know when I can wrap my head around all of this.
But For REAL. This room was incredible, you could see the bullet hole in one of the tigers UNREAL. Yet total real. Sorry for being repetitive but I cant put it any better than that. And if there is any chance our mystery tour guide with the golden ticket to secret rooms stumbles across this blog, I apologize for ever questioning and doubting your legitimacy and thanks!
When we walked into the room everything was dark and I my mind was thinking what I would do if I needed an escape plan. Luckily, once the lights turned on, I realized if I needed to defend myself, all I had to do was take one of the 1000 swords and weapons literally on display out of the case and attack whoever I needed to be saved from. No knight in shining armor for me. With one of those bad boy knives or knuckle rings I could have easily taken the guts out of anybody I got the remote sense of stranger danger from. Wonder Woman here I come.
The VIP experience didnt end there. This friend (who had proven his friendliness at this point so is no longer referred to in quotations) magically opened another door. Only this time, instead of a mass array of swords was 30 stuffed animals. And what kind of animals do you ask? A female lion, a few tigers here and there, multiple bears, two or three zebras, a giraffe head (neck included), one crocodilly, a boa skin, and elephants. YES elephants. Whose tusks were on display as furniture. I kid you not. And I hope my lack of pictures does not lessen the credibility of this situation. We werent allowed to have cameras. And honestly, it still hasnt registered with me fully so Ill let you know when I can wrap my head around all of this.
But For REAL. This room was incredible, you could see the bullet hole in one of the tigers UNREAL. Yet total real. Sorry for being repetitive but I cant put it any better than that. And if there is any chance our mystery tour guide with the golden ticket to secret rooms stumbles across this blog, I apologize for ever questioning and doubting your legitimacy and thanks!
Damn sis, I'm jealous. Sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Chels, You look like a Ballywood Girl. How is your YOGASIZE? Is it keeping you fucused and nimble? "Namastay", "Shanti Shanti". We love your latest post. Ian got elected VP of Student Govt. You will have to read his funny and engaging speach. The posters were FAB.
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first, its bollywood. also yoga is amazing, i really like it and its way better than the yoga at your gym. the teacher is a true yogi and yes, im learning all the shanti chants and the posture names. I can teach you a thing or two when i get back.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to picture you waving swords and charging the enemy...
ReplyDeletejust watch an old jackie chan movie and imagine long hair and my face
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the moment. One life. Hot and rainy season coming, the water and skeeters can be dangerous. Stay Healthy and Safe.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jerry and Wendy