So we finally arrived into Delhi last night, the city of some 20 million people. We arrived in late into our hotel, "Hotel Perfect! We believe that most of those 20 million people are driving and honking their horns just outside our hotel window, if they aren't honking, the local stray dogs are arguing or Bindi (Bernice the pigeons Indian cousin) is having a whinge on our window sill.
Streets are packed, the traffic is crazy, and the smells, lets just say, you are all very lucky this isnt a scratch 'n' sniff blog! The air is quite hazey and smoggy and this is not the norm and is partially due to the weather change at the moment.
The weather has been rather pleasant, overcast and high twenties today and cools down fairly fast once the sun disappears.
After a somewhat broken sleep due to noise we finally got up this morning around 8:30am expecting our city tour driver to collect us at 10am. While Toot was midway through shampooing her hair around 9am Gordo answers a phone call from reception to say our driver has turned up. Mad panic by Gordo to find paperwork to go show the driver that it was indeed booked for 10am. After a few words muttered between Gordo and driver they agreed to wait for us til the agreed time, which enabled Toot to continue shampooing and also lucky enough to condition, and lucky for everyone, Gordo also got to shower.
Once we finally got under way with our city tour with our lovely older tour guide Anand, we drove past the Red Fort, went inside Humayum's Tomb, Jama Masjid (the countrys largest muslim mosque) and drove past Parliament House, India Gate, the Presidents Palace. We also walked down the street selling all the firecrackers for the Diwali Festival. The street is packed with everyone selling all sorts of lights and firecrackers to set off over the next few days.
As we returned to the hotel at 2pm it became apparent that food was needed as the only thing that had been consumed up until this point since leaving Adelaide, was aeroplane food and some onion rings in Kuala Lumpur airport. At least there was a funsize toblerone each (left from the plane) and a can of coke picked up at the airport last night.
I would also like to mention that back in Adelaide nobody wants to have their photo taken with me. I shall consider charging the locals here for every photo with the token white chick at tourist attractions. We are treated like rock stars with our pale skin. Everyone wants it, except us of course. There are bill boards all over the place with advertisements for skin lightning cream, we all want what we cant have.
Still a little cautious of places to eat, so played it safe tonight with some chips from Macca's and some pringles for a little later (please dont tell Brett the personal trainer). So even though they all want photos taken with us, Gordo must look dodgy as she got a metal detector run over her by security upon entering Maccas.
Even in Delhi with its 20 million people + tourists, we are walking down a back alley this afternoon and who do we see riding in a tuk tuk, Carries client. It must be an Adelaide thing!
You will probably get a grumpy blog from us tomorrow after little sleep due to firecrackers outside Hotel Perfect. I promise you that is actually its name.
Cheers for now
Toot and Gordo Xx.
PS Toot found us tonic water to have with bottle of duty free gin to consume while here.I knew I kept her around for something. No Gordons, so we have to settle for Bombay (sorry Carole)!
PPS Len, there is signage for the Delhi Daredevils everywhere! With an India vs Pakistan game due next month they are expecting a 50, 000 + strong crowd! Wish you were here now?
Streets are packed, the traffic is crazy, and the smells, lets just say, you are all very lucky this isnt a scratch 'n' sniff blog! The air is quite hazey and smoggy and this is not the norm and is partially due to the weather change at the moment.
The weather has been rather pleasant, overcast and high twenties today and cools down fairly fast once the sun disappears.
After a somewhat broken sleep due to noise we finally got up this morning around 8:30am expecting our city tour driver to collect us at 10am. While Toot was midway through shampooing her hair around 9am Gordo answers a phone call from reception to say our driver has turned up. Mad panic by Gordo to find paperwork to go show the driver that it was indeed booked for 10am. After a few words muttered between Gordo and driver they agreed to wait for us til the agreed time, which enabled Toot to continue shampooing and also lucky enough to condition, and lucky for everyone, Gordo also got to shower.
Once we finally got under way with our city tour with our lovely older tour guide Anand, we drove past the Red Fort, went inside Humayum's Tomb, Jama Masjid (the countrys largest muslim mosque) and drove past Parliament House, India Gate, the Presidents Palace. We also walked down the street selling all the firecrackers for the Diwali Festival. The street is packed with everyone selling all sorts of lights and firecrackers to set off over the next few days.
As we returned to the hotel at 2pm it became apparent that food was needed as the only thing that had been consumed up until this point since leaving Adelaide, was aeroplane food and some onion rings in Kuala Lumpur airport. At least there was a funsize toblerone each (left from the plane) and a can of coke picked up at the airport last night.
I would also like to mention that back in Adelaide nobody wants to have their photo taken with me. I shall consider charging the locals here for every photo with the token white chick at tourist attractions. We are treated like rock stars with our pale skin. Everyone wants it, except us of course. There are bill boards all over the place with advertisements for skin lightning cream, we all want what we cant have.
Still a little cautious of places to eat, so played it safe tonight with some chips from Macca's and some pringles for a little later (please dont tell Brett the personal trainer). So even though they all want photos taken with us, Gordo must look dodgy as she got a metal detector run over her by security upon entering Maccas.
Even in Delhi with its 20 million people + tourists, we are walking down a back alley this afternoon and who do we see riding in a tuk tuk, Carries client. It must be an Adelaide thing!
You will probably get a grumpy blog from us tomorrow after little sleep due to firecrackers outside Hotel Perfect. I promise you that is actually its name.
Cheers for now
Toot and Gordo Xx.
PS Toot found us tonic water to have with bottle of duty free gin to consume while here.I knew I kept her around for something. No Gordons, so we have to settle for Bombay (sorry Carole)!
PPS Len, there is signage for the Delhi Daredevils everywhere! With an India vs Pakistan game due next month they are expecting a 50, 000 + strong crowd! Wish you were here now?
Haha, can't believe you bumped into a client!!!!!! Funny. And maybe a little annoying/awkward!
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