Noise, Dust, Dirt, Hospitality - Lingering Impressions

Our experience of Delhi leaves a lingering impression of Noise, Dust, Dirt and so much poverty alongside new state of the art buildings. As westerners we become instant magnets for beggars, touts and auto rickshaw drivers looking for their next fare - you quickly learn ways to be dismissive. On our first venture out from the YMCA we were approached about 20 times in 30 minutes. The children are coping very well, although the attention can at times be overwhelming. Hannah is missing her mates, Joe's misses his computer, and Callum is missing Toby and still adjusting to the routine - especially at night (we have very patient neighbours!). Yet in spite of the relative hardship, all Indian people we have met are incredibly gracious and hospitable .. we in the West have much to learn from them.