Sunday morning, Alex and I departed on the 6am flight to Chicago. We arrived at Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi, India on Tuesday at 1:45am. It took us 3 flights, 18 hours of flight time, and 12 hours of layover time. The highlight of the journey to India was the Lufthansa business class ride we got on their brand new 747-8. James met us in Chicago. Matt, May and Amy met is in India.
We checked into the hotel at 3am. After some much needed sleep the hotel provided a lovely breakfast of egg white situation, pototo dal, some sort of Indian flat bread (not naan), and a carrot colored messo penne.
We checked into the hotel at 3am. After some much needed sleep the hotel provided a lovely breakfast of egg white situation, pototo dal, some sort of Indian flat bread (not naan), and a carrot colored messo penne.
Our First stop was to Jama Masjid Mosque. It's 400 years old and on Fridays 20,000 people gather for prayer. On ascent to the turret I has groped.
Next was a quick stop to Raj Ghat. This is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a beautiful green space. It was at our visit here that we realized the Delhi we had all imagined and been warned about was not the Delhi we were experiencing. This city is full of green space and foliage. Although enjoyable this was our least favorite stop.
Humayuns Tomb was next up. Restoration of the complex and grounds was completed in 2003. It was very beautiful. More green space in the middle of this Indian metropolis.
Lunch was at the Red Onion. The food was very good, but the prices were high by India standards. I had chicken tikka masala and garlic cheese naan.
The last major stop of the day was to Qutb Complex. Housed inside is the iron pillar said to be far more important to Indian history than Taj Mahal. The pillar was constructed using technology that was thought not to be invented for 1,200 years.
The last stop of the day was to India Gate. It was quite obviously inspired by the Arc de Triomphe.
We had a great day! We have a great driver and guide. The traffic is standard Asian metropolis awful. We have witnessed one accident. A man was hit by a motorcycle. He appeared to be unscathed. The city has a campfire smell due to the incessant burning of garbage. We seem to attract a bit of attention.
Off to Agra tomorrow to visit Taj Mahal.
Lunch was at the Red Onion. The food was very good, but the prices were high by India standards. I had chicken tikka masala and garlic cheese naan.
The last major stop of the day was to Qutb Complex. Housed inside is the iron pillar said to be far more important to Indian history than Taj Mahal. The pillar was constructed using technology that was thought not to be invented for 1,200 years.
The last stop of the day was to India Gate. It was quite obviously inspired by the Arc de Triomphe.
We had a great day! We have a great driver and guide. The traffic is standard Asian metropolis awful. We have witnessed one accident. A man was hit by a motorcycle. He appeared to be unscathed. The city has a campfire smell due to the incessant burning of garbage. We seem to attract a bit of attention.
Off to Agra tomorrow to visit Taj Mahal.
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