Don't Forget the Camels!!

I almost forgot the camels. Out in the countryside we have seen a number of camps and I have since seen several camel carts in and around Bhuj, but not at the right angle for a picture.

The first is the distant photo I took of the Jat nomad camp we stopped and visited ... the one where one girl was sitting beading and another embroidering black on black, the baby was swinging in a cradle - but there were no tents, no beds.  A very simple life!!  The main herd of camels arrived back just after this was taken, and after one or two were milked, we shared a cup of masala chai with them.  

The last is my favourite because it is a common enough sight.

It is a credit to Carole Douglas, the tour organiser, that we are able to gain access to so many wonderful craftspeople.  She has been working in this area for many years and has an amazing network.  A visit like this, on the other hand, to the Jat camp, is a credit to our local guide, Kuldip Gadvi, for his knowledge, sensitivity and connections within his own culture.