a quick update

hi all
this has to be a short entry as i only have 10 minutes before going to the palace. I will provide more detail later. You will i am sure enjoy my description of the train journey from Varanasi to Orccha more than I did the experience. ;)
It is another foggy morning in India but it was very pleasant and cool (for all of those of you sweltering in the Sydney heat) for the short walk from the hotel into town. I met one of the locals on the way who was collecting food for his goats before he headed off to work at the museum. he was very chatty as I have found a number of Indians to be. Later as I entered town he having been on a bike and faster than me rushed out to show me his house and introduce me to his wife and goats.
We arrived in Orccha yesterday and it was a great pleasure to find that we were staying in a very lovely hotel that used to be the guest house for palace guests. It is a lovely building with beautifully laid out gardens and even a swimming pool ( a very clean and nice one I might add). the rooms are spacious with little gardens and a sitting area and a big bathroom. the bathroom has very nice fittings and hot water.
The town is only small but is relatively clean and has the most impressive looking palace that looms over it. I have got lots of pictures. Must go will post more later
love cathy
check ellie's comments for her blogspot address as there is quite a lot in it including pictures. i will include the address with my next post in case you have problems or try and put it as a blog i am following.