Originally I was only going to stay one night but I'm so glad I stayed 2, as it's given me a full day to explore the village and take a walk in the hills.
I woke at 5am to some bug buzzing in my ear (the room has slatted shutters so they don't keep much wildife out). I ead my book and completed a few suduko puzzles and showered all before 7. Had breakfast with Ami and Pam (the 2 volunteers) and then Nina (the guide) took me on a one and half hour walk of the sights of Bandipur. We visited the old British Parade ground, several temples, the natural spring and also climbed to the highest point where (on a clear day) you can see all the hills and mountains that surround the village. Went back for coffee and some reading then chatted to the girls over lunch. As they had some free time too, we decided to climb to the temple at the top of a very steep hill called Thame Mai. The climb only takes about 30 minutes but the steps and path are almosst 'verical' and again the drops below scary, but the views from the top worth it. We were accompanied by a local dog too. I've been really lucky with both my walks today -No rain!
In the afternoon Ami invited me to help with the drama class at 4pm and I really enjoyed being onvolved again. the 2 of them have only been here 3 days so I helped give them some ideas of the things I'd done in other countries.
There was no view of the mountains this evening, maybe I'll be blessed in the morning.
I'm so glad I made the trip to Bandipur. Ramsarah (the manager) ha been lovely and made sure I have all the things I've needed - the people here again are amazing.
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