Day 1 Part 2

The second part of my day involved a lot of walking, fun times in the infamous Delhi Metro, and some delicious coffee day coffee. It also involved someone trying to sell me fake Ray Ban glasses, being loved by fishes in the lake in a gurudwar, and being late to see akshardam temple. So…let me start at the beginning. As I was afraid of going out of the hotel room and its comforts, I realized that my phone was dying. Necessity makes man (woman) face challenges. I was now ready for Delhi. I took a deep breath before I walked out, but was stopped by the hotel reception. “Madam, aap ke saath chalu (Should I go with you?). I could not deny the help that I was getting. So I said..yes. He walked me to the store, and he asked me if he could leave me alone? In my head I was thinking this is a great opportunity. I should be able to find the place back on my own…so I told him to leave. This is where my adventure began. I walked around the entire CP (yes that’s what the locals call cannought place). I’ve been a keen observer of people’s language and habits here. When I got to the gurudwar I followed and I learned how the prayer is offered. I tried my best not to look like a lost tourist. The only thing that kept me going was that I had a backup. I could call the hotel any time and they would come pick me up from anywhere. I bought some things, ate some cold things, drank some coconut water, and even had some butter scoth icecream. Currently I’m at my dad’s friend (also named Venkat) apartment in Gurgoun. He seems to be a big shot around here and has offered me his house and also my own bodyguard in Delhi +everywhere else I go? I don’t know if I should accept, but I have some time to think. It’s been tons of fun in uncle’s house. He has a roommate who is also another big shot. We all had dinner and great laughs. They have a cook who is amazing. Oh wait…let me not forget to tell you about Saavan. He’s also like me but for the other guy who’s staying here. He’s his friend’s son. We’ve gotten together really well. He reminds me of my brother and he calls me didi(sister) which I think is so adorable. We are gonna go around delhi together tomorrow along with our body guard!! Super excited to see the Akshardam temple, and we’ve all decided to go bowling in the evening! I’m kind of sad I’m going to be leaving delhi the day after. We’ve had such great conversation/laughter tonight. I’ll miss it.