Orchha is a six hour trainride from Delhi, and a world away. Perched on the River Betwa, it has an abundance of temples and a palace, around which the village has grown. The surrounding fields are green and gold, with the overall effect being very calming and a good spot to slow down for a few days.
Last night found me at the Ram Raja cafe to meet Reece's good friends, Rani and Parbat. Their eyes lit up with the mention of his name. After a very sociable marsala chai, I'll pulled out the photo that mum had sent with me - a snap of her and a young couple from Orchha that 'I must look up'.
Next thing I'm on the back of a bike and being delivered to Vandama's home. She now has a successful cooking class business, of which one was in progress. I felt like I was intruding but she asked me to entertain her gorgeous girls whilst she finished up the class. She then spoilt me with dinner and filled me in on all the news from the past couple of years. It was a magical experience, and now I too have a photo to pass onto the next family member who visits Orchha!
Below: Lots of photos for Reece and mum!
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