If there is a gap, fill it!

Last night was the hottest night in 40 years in New Delhi, clocking in at 34.7 degrees at its minimum. BUT! its not that hot here. Or so people have been telling me. Last week it was 49 degrees and it seems like until it reaches this, no here is bothered one bit. I had expected to spontaneously combust as I got off the plane but survived and have been living in a sauna ever since. Now we are waiting for the monsoon season to start to cool the city which is supposed to begin any day now. Bring on the rains! and the rubber boots!

I had fresh lychee for breakfast, so delicious. The food is yummy here, I had dhal, bindi masala (made from ocra and tomatoes and spices) and roti for lunch. Later I tried some rose water ice cream which my friend most accurately stated "tastes like gramma!". Or tastes like gramma' s perfume to be more precise.

Today we went to the market to get some India outfits to wear on our off hours around the hospital and the city, its very conservative so we have got some suits called salwar kameez. Which is long shirts that reach the knee and baggy MC hammer like pants. Sweet! I love markets. So many colors! and fabrics! and people! At the entrance of the market, we were greeted by a little boy, must have been around 6 yrs old selling string . I thought"why would I want a piece of string little man?", only to regret this as I needed string eventually to tie my newly bought pants up! Its interesting what people do to make a living here.

To get around, we have been using auto rickshaws and also bike rickshaws. The road rules are this.... honk for everything and anything, if there is a gap, fill it!, and respect the pecking order which goes like this: buses, carautorickshaws, bicycle rickshaws, bicycles and people. People are last and dont you forget it! ALSO whoever gets there the fastest wins! Im not too sure what but it must be something good. I guess more chances to make money!

I heart India, Tomorow, off to Raxaul! okay bas (no more)! A plus tard, Leah