Blog #1
New Delhi, India.
After enduring my 15 hour flight to New Delhi three days ago
I was a foolish mess unable to regulate my personal grooming, sleep patterns and
appetite. But thanks to the lovely staff at the Leeda Palace I am feeling
rejuvenated after my massage, facial and body scrub!
But I moved on and visited a good's market today and just
like Karims had such a large troop of people! The market was located in what
seemed to have once been a crops paddock but was now filled with an array of
items. There were beautiful saris, old clothing, used clothing, second-hand
household items and household décor that the stalls men deemed “priceless” and
“vintage”. I was astounded by the vibrant flavors and excitement that engulfed
me. Everyone haggling for money and trying to sell me useless things that I
will most likely never look at again, but I got sucked in. I purchased a
beautiful, fuchsia, silk sari that is encrusted with what seems like millions
of diamonds, something I will cherish.
So far in New Delhi I have spent my time soaking in the culture
and excitement that this beautiful country has to offer, it is so exotic and
colorful!
Last night, I dined at a traditional Indian restaurant named
Karims. I have always had a love for Indian food, so this little restaurant
was my own personal dream come true! I had some gorgeous and perfectly crisp
samosas for my entree and a succulent, creamy butter chicken as my main. While leaving, I noticed the overwhelming number of people outside Karims. There is so
much congestion in this little country; they’re like hundreds of tiny little
ants all working on their individual jobs and dodging each other! This has lead
me into a minor case of culture shock, feeling sick and making it difficult to motivate myself to leave the western hotel lobby.
But I moved on and visited a good's market today and just
like Karims had such a large troop of people! The market was located in what
seemed to have once been a crops paddock but was now filled with an array of
items. There were beautiful saris, old clothing, used clothing, second-hand
household items and household décor that the stalls men deemed “priceless” and
“vintage”. I was astounded by the vibrant flavors and excitement that engulfed
me. Everyone haggling for money and trying to sell me useless things that I
will most likely never look at again, but I got sucked in. I purchased a
beautiful, fuchsia, silk sari that is encrusted with what seems like millions
of diamonds, something I will cherish.
In two days I shall be departing New Delhi and staying in
Agra. I am really looking forward to visiting the Taj Mahal, a luxurious palace
built in 1500 and 1600 hundreds by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his late third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Until next time,
Mia.
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