Exactly why do they tell you to check in 3 hours before for international flights? Seems everyone else knew you should ignore this as we idled away the early hours of the morning at Birmingham airport .. us and the security guards. Callums first flying experience was less fraught than expected, having wowed at the sight of being above the clouds, he then slept some of the journey to India - who said prayer doesn't work!!
So far we've had a fantastic 24hours in Delhi and we have to say its' everything we expected. Hannah and Joe have been amazingly flexible about everything and Callum has already made friends with half of the local population.
Hiring a car with a local driver was the best decision we've made so far - allowing someone else to navgate the India 'SAS' version of the Highway Code (who dares wins..), crazy crazy traffic. We've started to tan already although the air pollution is high and the haze convinces you that the sun's not really as hot as it is. The Red Fort is a hugely impressive monument in the old part of the City. A 'ghostly vestige of Moghul splendour' according to the guidebook - it lives up to the billing, and just 1.60GBP for all five of us to go in.
In central New Delhi is the Roal Mall 'Rajpath' with the palatial Rashtrapati Bhavan (the prime ministers residence and state buildings) as one end and the 'marble arch' style India Gate at the other. Wild chipmunks, parrots, monkeys. A truely magical experience in the cool of the early evening.
All tired out now! Can't wait till tomorrow ...
10 comments:
Glad to hear that you arrived safely.
I can just imagine the traffic noise there as I am sat here typing. Everyone drives around with their hand on their horn don't they? We were told last time, that the rules are,when someone comes up behind and honks you have to let them overtake!!!
We will check in regularly to follow your progress.
Love from the Humphreys household xx
Hiya. Glad you all arrived okay. Your car's fine. I got home at 3.40. Settling in well here. House is great thank you. Have a fantastic time. By the way, we bought a house yesterday...not for GBP 1.60 though...still worth it!! Take care. Sounds like it's good there already! Lol. Paul and Sara
hi guys
So glad u arrived safely it was great just reading about ur day let alone actually being there.the kids are all fantastic and doing exactly what we knew they would
have a great time and I'm looking forward to following u on ur journey
Trace and the herbs x
Hi to all As you said-a magical experience. Glad to know you had such a good journey and are getting in with the locals. We've seen that traffic in TV pictures and it is not for the novice!!
31o in Delhi? Think of us in the West Country being battered by gales and squally showers and then you will enjoy the holiday even more!! Love from Dad & Mum S
Lovely to see the photo of the children and to hear about your adventures on Day 1. Looking forward to reading the next instalment! Solo is absolutely fine - hopping around the kitchen at this moment in time. Wish we could replace the wind and rain for a bit of your weather! Enjoy.
Love Gill, Caz, Sophie
Yay! You made it! Enjoy Delhi and remember the golden rule... DONT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING 'UNRELIABLE'!
Oh... and the other rule - HAVE LOADS OF FUN (I'm sure you'll have no problem doing that)!!
Hi Steve & Ruth & Family.
Great to hear you arrived safely. When do the Monsoons start? Best wishes from everybody at The Vine.
Dave CS
Hi there Clays, it was great receiving your call the other morning and even better to see via your blog that you are all enjoying it. Only 10 more days to go before I start my journey to join you guys.....and I just cant wait. I could do with a nice quite, relaxing holiday :-))
See you all very soon.
Wendy x
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