Bhopal--Paddleboat

Boating adventure with Nana.

Bhopal--Riverwalk

Bhopal is known as the city of lakes. We took a stroll along the river as the sun was setting.

Bhopal--Birla Temple

After our visit to the dam, we ventured to the Hindu Lakshmi Narayan temple. It overlooks the lower lake in Bhopal.

Bhopal--Kolar Dam

Nana took us to the cleanest body of water we've seen in India yet :)

Bhopal

We stayed at Nana's (noopur's grandfather) and Nani's (noopur's grandmother) home. We kept teasing them that we were staying at a 5 star hotel b/c they had EVERYTHING we needed and their home was so nice. They also spoiled us. For example we got to eat anything we wanted for breakfast! I requested biscuits (cookies) one morning and I got a huge package of them. They next morning we drank Coca-cola and the last morning Nani made us french fries! Above is me, Noopur and Nana playing on their staircase.

Bhopal--Nana

Nana (Noopur's grandfather on her mom's side) drove us around the city. I asked him who this little creature is hanging from the rear view mirror. He said, "That? That's Doggie!" I just thought it was the funniest response, so I'm sharing it wil all of you :) hee hee...

Bhopal

As part of the celebration of the Jussehra Festival, statues of Ravana are made and then burned. It is supposed to be good luck if you see one of the pieces being lit on fire. We stopped at many different sites to see the different representations of Ravana. There were so many people out, the streets were packed with cars, bikes, motorcycles, scooters and people walking.