Lalith Mahal Hotel

Stefan from Germany asked how often I visit this hotel.

Less than 30 mins walk from mysore BnB it’s an obvious place to walk Lucie and drop in for a drink.

What a bunch

It’s a wonderful place.

Fact is it’s infrequently that I visit

When guests are into the idea and I show the way, and Lucie appreciates the walk.

But what a fab place.

The car returns in bits.

The velvet padded roof from inside has been retained and brought back home. Later we’ll decide if it can be repaired and used.

The seats, floor covers, windows, window mechanisms are all now here, so they’re less likely to get lost or damaged.

Our new team member, whose team will do the work, seems detailed enough, checking each step of the way. The carburettor needs replacing, the battery will be shifted as part of installing disc brakes.

Off she goes

I often joke about our very own version of ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Hollywood movie with in our case the old white guy driving the beautiful MAnjula on her ‘rounding.’

Well she’s off to be rejuvenated.

What colour will be revealed in March?

Summer Palace

Our most popular cycle tour is on Srirangaptnam, the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu’s empire for forty years until 1799.

Tipu’s Summer palace is his wonderful guest house on the island. It’s beautifully painted carved wood with fascinating murals of the second war of Mysore. One of our most regular guests Anna took these great 👍🏽 photos on a recent visit.

previously photographs were not allowed.

After the cycle tour many guests stay on island for lunch and to visit the palace.

Delayed.

Christmas gift giving was delayed as Kaveri and I were otherwise engaged on the day itself.

We combined it with my birthday on New Years Eve and Sowbaghya created a lovely day.

Great to feel the love of friends here and away and to share special time with Kaveri.