Tim's parents spent a few days with us last week. Having just come from Israel and Northern India (where they had the good fortune of seeing tigers), they were ready for a more relaxed pace. In addition to Nandi Hill, we took them to Bangalore Palace. The Palace, built in 1880, was modeled after Windsor Castle and cost an estimated 1 million rupees ($250,000 - an exorbitant amount back then). Unfortunately, the Palace fell into disrepair in the mid-1900s when it was at the center of an ownership dispute between the government and the ruling Wodeyars. It has since been returned to the Wodeyars who have opened it for public viewing to finance its restoration. There is much work to be done!!
No trip to our village would be complete without a stop at the local barber shop. Tim's dad was pleased with the barber's skill and price. He tipped him 30% and it still only cost him a dollar.
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