Delhi (continued), with less complaining

Not much else to report on Delhi, as we made a hasty exit, but here are a few shots from our brief time there.  I went out with Kharak, our driver, for an afternoon of sightseeing around the city while Julia was back at the hotel recouping from a case of instant-onset Delhi belly.  We saw the India Gate (meh) and the very cool Humayun’s Tomb, the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.  It was so cool, in fact, that I made special arrangements to see it again the next morning with Julia.

Fun fact:  I love monkeys.

I spotted my first (and only, so far) monkey of the trip!  It was surreal being stuck in unbelievably chaotic Delhi rush hour traffic and seeing a large monkey scurry across a power line stories above the street.  Unfortunately, he was too far away to get a good picture.

So that’s about it for Delhi.  Next stop, Jaisalmer for a camel ride.

-Brian

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7 Responses to “Delhi (continued), with less complaining”

  • Jeff Says:
    October 5th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Interesting palace, I like the one in the mandala, and can see how this was a start for the architecture of Taj Mahal. The one of the city reminds me a bit of Soweto.

  • Donna Says:
    October 6th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Thanks for your phone call the other night….so good to hear your voices. ALL the photos are fabulous – am assuming Brian took them, but I hear that Julia is trying her hand at Brian’s “fancy” camera. I especially like the close up of Julia with her super cool sunglasses on and the one of Brian, who looks like a very handsome guy in spite of the heat and mosquito bites. If you can survive India, the other countries should be a breeze. I’m afraid I’m pulling an all nighter to get ready for an appt. tomorrow with Bryn Walker, so I’m taking a break to check your blog. Have you seen the Taj Mahal yet? No doubt, that’s the only reason to be in Delhi. Love to you both,
    Mom

  • Billie Abram Says:
    October 7th, 2009 at 8:19 am

    I am going to try and get the phone thing you told me about. Would love to here your voice. Sounds like things are getting better. Love the pictures. Do be careful and have a great adventure. Love you both.

    Mom

  • Jess Says:
    October 7th, 2009 at 10:06 am

    I also really enjoyed the photos of the two of you, and the scenic shots as well. Perhaps a fun game later on would be to have you both take photos and we can guess who took them??!!

    Best of luck on seeing many more fun-loving monkeys,

    Jess

  • admin Says:
    October 7th, 2009 at 10:07 am

    Hey Jeff-
    If we don’t moderate, we’ll get a bunch of russian spam comments.
    -Brian

  • Tonya Says:
    October 14th, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Lovin’ the “fun fact”! My secret prediction for your trip was that there would be LOTS of monkey (and dog!) photos. Sort of like when you come to my house! LOL xo

  • dangiadurham Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    Hi Julia and Brian,
    just wanted to say hi! and let you know that I am enjoying all the news, of course the food always my favorite, you must love to sample everything, I love the Photos, and Julia you are such great writer! anyway, stay away from the rats in the ceiling and cockroaches EEEEKKKKK!!
    big hugs,
    D.

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