While walking around the Amber Fort, we passed two men playing traditional instruments around a cobra. I joined them with the hoop to the amusement of the players, the Japanese tourists and the working guards.

Aside from taking us to over-priced shops where we would promptly be ripped off, our Jaipur guide also took us sight-seeing. Here we are at the royal tombs of Maharaja Sawai Man Sigh II, containing beautiful architecture and many many monkeys.

The Taj Mahal security guards insisted that hula hoops were not allowed on premises. I tried to convince them by spinning on the spot, but despite a few laughters from the men in uniform, we were denied. Not to be thwarted, Ajit found a hostel with a rooftop restaurant that had a distance view of the Taj. We moved some tables and chairs around to create the video you see here. Thanks to our fellow backpackers for braving the hoop for us.

The first hooping video taking place in India! Thanks to Meekal and Ajit for showing us Qutub Minar and joining us in our hooping endeavors.

Julie and I had our first duo performance at Laguardia airport in New York. Upon trying to edit the videos in the hotel here, I found that it may prove more difficult than I originally anticipated… so get ready for very raw footage going forward.