Day 12: Jodhpur to Deogarh

"It all began at Marwar Junction, three long summers and a thousand years ago". As for Kipling's protagonists in The Man Who Would Be King, so too our journey began at Marwar Junction, a small country town 100km out of Jodhpur, and far enough off the beaten track for us (in particular my blonde companion) to be the focus of attention rather than the other way round. After a quick wander through the market we were off on another fabulous train journey, three hours winding up through the Khamli Ghats and onto the Arvalli plains and our next castle hideaway. Bridget acquired a new best friend on the way, who's already called her phone six times since we parted. Our beautiful hotel suite opens out onto the main terrace bar, which later tonight may be a little congested - it's only 7.30pm, and our host the Nawab of Deogarh is already on his third G&T. Chin chin, and a happy new year to you all.