The Venice of India - almost

UDAIPUR, India - From the rooftops this laid back city on a lake looks Mediterranean. On the streets, with the dirt, the cows and the crazy sales people, it's distinctly Indian.
But, ah, looking down at the city one can see how Indians claim it's the country's own Venice. I've spent most of my time here chilling on terrace restaurants enjoying the view.
Here's a peek at what I see from my guest house:


And from the foot bridge I walk across each day to get to the old city: