Bangalore the Lows and Highs

Ciao People,
Well yesterday was Bangalore in a nutshell... From the slums, thanks to Nicks elaborative descriptions to the Rooftops.
We managed to a place to sleep for the night.."Hotel Sunflower", right on a busy intersection, but at least it was central and came with supposed hot water and a TV (100+ channels, about 20 in English and 80 in different Indian dialects)
Wandered down Richmond Road to MG Road, the Hub and place to be seen here. Got flyer for Channa pattie burger at ...... KFC !! and there was also Eat as much Pizza for Rp99 (=$3)

Speaking of Hubs, there are these roadside, well arranged 'cafes', not unsimilar to 'Starbucks' which were positively pumping with people all there to be seen and heard, if that was possible above the loud 1980s music. Ha Ha...

Well, as Nick was hanging out for a beer we went in pursuit of some cold alcoholic liuid refreshments.. found a place called 'the 13th floor' and had to wait till 7pm (15min) for it to open, and it was well worth the wait.. cool, outside barstools with views over Bangalore in the evening, lights and no noise at that height, and the Beer .. 600ml Kingfisher was superb as well.

En-route back to Sunflower checked out another Bar called 'NASA' and Yup it was all about being in a spaceship with fluoro blue lighting and TV screens all over the place. Not sure if the music is as loud in space !!

Ho, Hum ,after some decision and indecision was decided to try and find some 'nightlife', so consulted the "Lonely Planet' only to find the so-called open to 2am places were in fact closing at 11:30, anyway headed off to a place that didn't look so far on the map. About 6 blocks later and we hear loud music coming from the top of a highrise !, Yup right on track to "Zero G", a rooftop club that was 'going off'. Yest truely there was dancing and jumping on the dancefloor, really drunk people being held up by their friends, young and old alike... but all Hip in the bangalore way. The place was rather incredible, actually outdoor with big sails well arranged and great seating in the adjacent restaurant. Watched and drank for a short time, felt strange not knowing any of the music, but pretty good beats none the less.

Not a bad day overall in Bangalore.. Silicone Valley of India
Cheers
Maya