Despite the heat (I'll tell you that in a separate post), we really enjoyed Delhi. A city of 13+ million people and a palpable energy even in oppressive heat. Sunday found us with a bite to eat at McDonald's (we were way more hungry than proud) followed by a city tour that included the Qutab Minar Complex, the oldest landmark in Delhi.
A trip to Humayan's tomb, a landmark of Mughal architecture and predecessor to the Taj Mahal. I liked the quote in my tour book "they built like giants, and they finished like jewellers."
India gate - it's not blurry - it's heat and pollution you see.
Oh, and we saw inside the Imperial Hotel, where they have an extremely decadent restaurant called Spice Route. YUM. Have you ever seen such an enormous glass for wine?
On our last day, Sarah was also able to find a good place for henna. After three people recommended "the place by the Hanuman temple and Rivoli theater," we found the outdoor salon that everyone was talking about...only in India.
Delhi was also able to satisfy our quest for material goods and we did quite well shopping. We got pashminas from Kashmir, jewelry from Jaipur (who needs to go there?), some clothes, some more incredible jewelry...800 bottles of water, and definitely a fun trip to remember. It was also great getting to spend some time with Sarah and getting to know her better. Thanks Sarah for a very fun trip all things considered - come again anytime!
A trip to Humayan's tomb, a landmark of Mughal architecture and predecessor to the Taj Mahal. I liked the quote in my tour book "they built like giants, and they finished like jewellers."
India gate - it's not blurry - it's heat and pollution you see.
Oh, and we saw inside the Imperial Hotel, where they have an extremely decadent restaurant called Spice Route. YUM. Have you ever seen such an enormous glass for wine?
On our last day, Sarah was also able to find a good place for henna. After three people recommended "the place by the Hanuman temple and Rivoli theater," we found the outdoor salon that everyone was talking about...only in India.
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