Ghandi's tomb stands alone in the Rajhat city park aligning the old city. A strip of green in a city of full humanity. An eternal flame flickers above his black monument where visitors are not allowed to retain their shoes. The flame only contributes to the sense of a palpable sauna in the Delhi midday heat.
From Ghandi's tomb we went to Old Delhi and took a ride on a bike-rickshaw. These two seaters are staples of Indian transport and are dirt cheap. They benefit from being small enough to navigate hair raising traffic and back alleys. Delhi's old city follows the path of the old river bed and is a byzantine maze of streets.
We saw the Mecca Masjid, the largest Mosque in India, designed with a capacity of 25,000. There we had the interesting experience of making fast Indian friends who loved to take photos of us, and with us.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Delhi
Three feral dogs approached us in the midnight gloom. Scruffy and ragged but not menacing. As we exited the Delhi airport with our tour guide for the next week, a Mr. Surhinder Singh, we were told to expect many more of these dogs. I immediately thought of the rabies shots I could have gotten in the states.
Our hostel, a decrepit YMCA, was our first experience in India. As a plus though, it had AC. (Never underestimate this invention).
The next day, July 13, was full of sightseeing and experience.
Our hostel, a decrepit YMCA, was our first experience in India. As a plus though, it had AC. (Never underestimate this invention).
The next day, July 13, was full of sightseeing and experience.
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