The train ride(s) have been great...no one tried to get in bed with me. The berths aren't ultra comfy, but it's way better than a bus ride. The bathrooms are by far the worst part.

We are in Jaisalmer now...in the dessert. We arrived yesterday and today are just chillin. It's nice to hang out, instead of being on the go constantly. Today we are shopping around for an overnight camel safari, where you sleep in the dessert on the ground, under the stars, in solitary (with you and your guide/camel driver) beauty. It might be a little spendy, like $16 per person, but how often can you go on a camel safari in the dessert of India?

Here and in Jodhpur, where we were prior to Jaisalmer, there are incredible historical architectural structures known as Forts. They are the places where the Kings and Queen's lived, along with their followers. The Forts are on top of huge rock formations, from 85 - 125 meters up from the city. During the times of British takeover, there were many wars that were fought at these monuments.
The fort in Jodhpur was built in the 1400's, while the one in Jaisalmer was built in 1156. There is such amazing attention to detail, and these sandstone creations look as delicate as lace. The Jodhpur fort was by far more impressive, with many gates and buildings that are more grandiose and with such precision. The Jaisalmer Fort is much more commercialized, with many shops, restaurants, hotels, and families still living there. It is actually on the list of 100 World Monuments on the watch, because the sewage system is literally causing it to disintegrate.
Crappy sewage or not, these are such incredible places to see up close and personal.