Nainital, a mountain town, where Brits and rich Indians had their summer homes, boasts a paved road that is as good as any we have been on in the US and other countries, At the top of one drive we had a magnificent view of the distant Himalayas. We are staying at the Vikram Vintage Inn where it seems we are the only guests at the moment. We are waited on lavishly and the food is very good. I am somewhat afflicted with Montezuma's disease so have been refraining from eating too much. Yesterday we had a great birding day. We drove to Sattal Valley and walked in fields, and forest trails searching for birds. We ticked over 60 species, 44 new ones. It was the first day that we didn't see peafowl, although on the drive from UnchaGaon we saw tons, mostly roosting in trees. It is hard to pick a favorite. Rose breasted parakeet is at the top, along with Rusty cheeked Scimitar babbler and a host of others.
It is fascinating how populated the countryside is. Even these mountains are well populated. We passed small towns and villages and isolated homes. This town has very handsome homes, painted white, pink, all shades of blue with wrought iron railings surrounding verandas and small balconies. And everywhere are small temples. Zosia - (note the internet went down six days ago as this was being written - we're now home and will soon catch up - what a fantastic trip)
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