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Hampi

 Hampi Three days of insane fun, food and frolicking. We began with a bus ride, I saw sunflowers beaming at me through the window. We got off at Hospet and took a bus to Hampi, On the way, several temples studded the horizon. A lotus shaped glorious monument and another one colorful with mythological scenes. The moment you get down in the city, you are blown away by the liveliness. Everywhere you look, you can spot a magnificent ancient stone structure. We crossed the river to get to Sanapuri. A very hippy place. And in an Omni, we arrived at our destination, Gowda Guesthouse! Porch swings and straw huts on paddy fields, overlooking mountains and a garden to die for. We settled in. Rented Lunas and were on our way exploring Anegundi with the Chintamani temple. Here, a strange man summoned us within the caves. We risked it and followed him inside. We saw the alleged footprints of Lord Ram. The place where he killed King Vali and where he meditated. It was a breezy day and you could ...