lost in the hills of madikeri: a caffeine-fueled wander
madikeri. just the name makes me think of mist and coffee and that weird little hill station vibe that hits different when you're sleep-deprived and carrying too much camera gear. i rolled in at like 2pm, already regretting not booking a homestay with actual coffee on tap. the air was thick with the smell of rain-soaked earth and roasting beans, and the temp was sitting at 21.4°c, which felt like a warm hug after the chaos of bangalore.
i found myself at a tiny cafe called "the coffee loft" because someone told me that the best filter coffee in town hides in the most unassuming places. and yeah, they weren't wrong. the barista looked at me like i was crazy for ordering a second cup, but hey, when in madikeri.
random thought: madikeri's weather is like that friend who can't decide if they're hot or cold-one minute you're sweating in the sun, the next you're pulling on a jacket because the clouds rolled in. i just checked and it's 21.4°c right now, feels like 21.2°c, and honestly, that's the kind of indecisive weather i can get behind.
if you get bored, mysore and coorg are just a short drive away, but honestly, madikeri's got enough hidden trails and weird little shops to keep you busy for days.
i overheard this drunk guy at a bar saying that the best views are from the raja's seat at sunrise, but also that the monkeys there are total jerks. i didn't verify, but i'm inclined to believe him.
and yeah, the humidity was 59%, which sounds low but felt like walking through a cloud of steam. my hair was not happy, but my soul was.
random tip: if you're into weird local history, check out the madikeri fort. someone told me that the british used to keep their horses there, which sounds like a bad idea considering the weather.
anyway, madikeri's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, drink more coffee, and maybe forget about your deadlines for a bit. just don't trust the monkeys.
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