Arrived in Delhi last Wednesday night. It's surreal to be back, because it's at once both very familiar and very strange. I must appear different too because the rickshaw drivers definitely treat me like a foreigner. I don't even come close to getting a good deal.
The wonderful colorful saris are the same, the heartbreaking naked beggar children are the same, the monkeys and elephants are the same. There are fewer cows - about six months ago the government cleared out the cows by offering a reward to anyone who brought in an errant cow. It reportedly worked for awhile but they are slowly coming back.
I'm staying with friends now (Muna and Liz) but have agreed upon a place to live permanently. Very excited about it. The attached picture is of my soon-to-be front yard.No great stories yet. Although I did get hit by a car already. The taxi we were in cut off on-coming traffic and the car slammed into our side. It was a fairly serious accident but no one was hurt, just a few scratches and damaged vehicles.
Now that this is back up, I'll work on more pictures:)
Risha
I'm fine mom:)
ReplyDeleteYour yard looks fantastic!!! When do you move in?
ReplyDeleteAnd - hey, neck girl, have someone take a look at you. Trust me, car accidents do bad things to necks, even if you don't feel it at the time.