Horns honking, dirty feet, crazy rides in tuk tuks, shopping, and persistent street vendors--yep, pretty much sums up our day today!
Woke up to horns honking, doves cooing, smell of diesel, people yelling and a goat bleating--how's that for a wake up call? After a delicious breakfast on the rooftop of the hotel, our group headed out to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Delhi. It was raining again, which apparently never happens in February (at least that's what they keep telling us).
Shopping was successful, some of you may even be getting some gifts from today! The guys were troopers through it all--not much they could do as the seven girls sorted through dozens and dozens of bags, purses, and scarves to find the "perfect one." At one of the shops, they served us some tea as we shopped. That was a nice little treat.
We experienced some great sweets at Bangla Sweet House and then went for a great lunch at Bangla Deli--the "Panera Bread of Delhi." Ken ordered us quite an assortment of Indian dishes. The highlight was the salted lime soda he ordered for Amy. After her reaction, we all had to try it. And, the general consensus was it was like swallowing a mouthful of seawater followed by a rotten eggs aftertaste. Sounds yummy, right?
After lunch was, of course, more shopping. We ended the day with an "early" dinner at 9:00 p.m., which was much quieter than last night...the jet lag is hitting.
We have an early morning start tomorrow. Leaving the hotel for the airport for our flight to Nepal.
Everyone continues to be doing well. We appreciate your continued prayers for health and safety in travels. We'll update again whenever we can.
Woke up to horns honking, doves cooing, smell of diesel, people yelling and a goat bleating--how's that for a wake up call? After a delicious breakfast on the rooftop of the hotel, our group headed out to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Delhi. It was raining again, which apparently never happens in February (at least that's what they keep telling us).
Shopping was successful, some of you may even be getting some gifts from today! The guys were troopers through it all--not much they could do as the seven girls sorted through dozens and dozens of bags, purses, and scarves to find the "perfect one." At one of the shops, they served us some tea as we shopped. That was a nice little treat.
We experienced some great sweets at Bangla Sweet House and then went for a great lunch at Bangla Deli--the "Panera Bread of Delhi." Ken ordered us quite an assortment of Indian dishes. The highlight was the salted lime soda he ordered for Amy. After her reaction, we all had to try it. And, the general consensus was it was like swallowing a mouthful of seawater followed by a rotten eggs aftertaste. Sounds yummy, right?
After lunch was, of course, more shopping. We ended the day with an "early" dinner at 9:00 p.m., which was much quieter than last night...the jet lag is hitting.
We have an early morning start tomorrow. Leaving the hotel for the airport for our flight to Nepal.
Everyone continues to be doing well. We appreciate your continued prayers for health and safety in travels. We'll update again whenever we can.
Hello! My friend and I will be travelling to India this December through January to work at the Asha House (an orphanage in New Delhi) and to visit with the Deyhles in Goa...I was wondering if you guys have heard of the Asha House and was also wondering if you have places in Delhi or New Delhi that you suggest my friend and I go to either for any basic needs we may have or for fun if we have the time for that...reading your blog posts has been encouraging and enjoyable! Will your team be going back to India at all?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Katie Parson