April 1st : The 0705 – Shatabadi Express to Bharatpur, who is – The Fool?
Navendra, the Driver had taken our luggage overnight on the Coach, one less thing to worry about. This enabled the boarding of the Train to be a simpler matter. Rosemary, our UK Guide had pre-allocated our sets, Simon drew the short straw. Marg sat with Alison, the only Solo-Traveller in our Group.
Shahpura House had provided us with the – Breakfast Box – the contents of which were not that appealing. Liquids was the main concern, however, the Carriage Attendant provided each of us with a Large Bottle of Water as soon as we were underway.
A Pot of Hot Water and a Tea-bag arrived soon after. Hector desired Coffee, no problem, a Sachet came out of The Chap’s pocket. With the Creamer, a Gritty Sludge was created, Dreadful.
Veg or Non-Veg
The announcement was made, – Veg – would be a Vegetable Cutlet, – Non-Veg – would be an Omelette. No more Eggs for The Hector, I was also intrigued as to what a – Vegetable Cutlet – would be. I have never understood why Vegetarians go out of their way to make some of their Food resemble Meat. I also recall that no animal had ever been harmed in the creation of Kibbutz Meatballs which were served every day.
Two Slices of Bread, Butter, Sachet of Ketchup, Two Vegetable Cutlets
What does one do with this lot? Make a Sausage Sandwich! There was a Lovely Herb ad Spice Taste in the Ersatz Sausage, the Ketchup provided Moisture but spoiled the Overall Experience. Washed down with the Lime Water, the taste of the Coffee Sludge was erased.
A Meal on an Indian Train, – Tick. A pity we were not later in the day, I would have gone to visit the live Chickens in the kitchen before ordering Non-Veg.
And so we were collected by our Bus at Bharatpur and taken to the Laxmi Vilas Palace for Breakfast-Heute #3.
India Trip 2016 – Day 6 – Jaipur-Bharatpur – The Train to Bharatpur, for Breakfast-Heute #3
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