Love in the air

If you, the reader, are destined to be my future wife then stop reading right now.
Udaipur truly is a city of romance, and I could someday imagine proposing to my (future) fiancee here. I've never known what a "romantic" city would be like before coming here but now it makes perfect sense. Newcomers can get lost (both literally and figuratively) amidst the jumbled collection of eclectic houses, seperated from each other by narrow winding lanes where motorcyles and pedestrians must compete with cows and donkeys for space. Sitting on the rooftops watching the sun set or rise over the city and its precious lakes is like nothing I've ever experienced.
After a day of wandering, getting lost, and finding yourself anew, there is always a great meal to be had for cheap at one of these restaurants. With views of Lake Pichola and its island-temples, a person's mind drifts inevitably to thoughts of romance and love.
Though it is the start of summer here and the thermometer makes daily trips to the mid-30's, it's a dry heat and all it takes to cool down is a cold bottle of water and a shady perch at any of the restaurants.
I'm so relieved to have finally found a place like Udaipur. After dashing around for over a week down south in search of fascinating sights, this place stands out like an oasis in the desert. A few days here have rejuvinated my passion for travelling India, and I feel like a new person (or rather, more like the person I really am). To quote the immortal wisdom of Frank Castanza, "I'm like a phoenix, rising!"