The first day in Delhi was a success. In the morning, I woke up before the hotel staff. The doorman was sprawled about the entrance to the hotel, sleeping soundly after our 12 am arrival. So I retreated to my room.
Exactly at 8 o’clock I rang the front desk, thinking asking over the phone for a pot of tea was more civil than nudging awake the doorman while his pants rested on a nearby door handle. Ring, ring, and no one answered.
I finally roused the doorman when I saw that The Times of India had appeared under the door and was resting a few inches from his face. While Binita enjoyed her first cup of tea, a pigeon shat on her.
(These are the little details I often forget.)
We got a taxi for the day. We were taken all around east Delhi and saw, well, quite a number of amazing things. Today we went to Old Delhi and visited the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in Asia.
While I’m unable to accurately report where we went or what we saw, some choice photos should suffice.
When I have some books (or Binita) nearby, I’ll add some descriptions to the photos I’ve uploaded.
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Righteous! India is the best country in the world. When you get to Kathmandu, there’s a new club you and Binnie should check out. It’s right up the street from the ‘old’ Peace Corps office and across the street from the palace. I can’t remember the name, but they’ve got an emptied out swimming pool that you can dance in.
Can’t wait to go dancing in the pool. Thanks for the tip. Expect pictures.
Remember that time we went dancing at the old Rana palace, Motti Mahal?