Horseback Riding Vacation in India (Day 9)
Day 9 – By this time we are all getting into the rhythm of life on the trail and it seemed to me in a way as though we had been traveling like this for ages. Horse and rider were accustomed to one another and the routines of camp were familiar now. Concerns from a busy life at home had been forgotten or faded into a better perspective. Living like a nomad on horseback for a time certainly has an undeniable appeal, especially under these ideal conditions.
Near here on a previous trip we had come across an isolated farm where the whole family was weaving a beautiful rug which was nearly finished. Their ancestors must have used much the same techniques for centuries. They said it had taken them nearly a year. We tried to buy it, but they said they could not sell because the materials had come from traders in Jodhpur who would no doubt make a large profit. That night our colorful tents were at the base of a large sand dune which looked especially picturesque as we rode up. I greatly enjoyed quenching my thirst with a bottle of the excellent local Kingfisher beer.
