Spent a great morning in Nashik old town, went down to the main river which is lined by various Hindu temples. The river itself is diverted into 2 concrete channels one for washing/immersion and one for washing clothes. Amazes me that the Indian clothes last as long as they do with all the scrubbing with stones on concrete and flogging to try and get some of the water out.
Went round the very colourful market full of spices, fruit and veg and religious stuff. Turning a corner we were confronted by a rather large elephant, with a rider onto. Neat little party trick - you give the elephant a Rupee which it takes with its trunk and passes to the rider. Amazing to watch this huge beast take a tiny coin in its trunk. Also saw a couple of camels with saddles giving kids a ride - think donkey rides on the beach in the UK and you have here the Indian equivalent!
More eventful drive back on the National Highway, plenty more nutters out today, Aftab doing a great job whilst Susie and I snoozed in the back.
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