Thoughts on my time in Delhi, noted at the moment of realization and brought home to the UK in scribbles on scraps of paper.
Delhi Observation #1
There is a visible smog inside the airport.
Delhi Observation #2
All the street dogs look alike.
Delhi Observation #3
All the men on motorbikes are wearing helmets, but none of the women who, by the way, ride side saddle.
Delhi Observation #4
The ice cream in Delhi is better than in the UK.
Delhi Observation #5
My hotel is in a rubbish location.
Delhi Observation #6
It takes ages to get anywhere; Delhi is expanses of nothing with pockets of something hidden here and there.
Delhi Observation #7
Homosexuals are known as Men who have sexual relations with other men as in "The Society for..."
Delhi Observation #8
There's no recycling in Delhi.
Delhi Observation #9
There is such a thing as a Mahaburger.
Delhi Observation #10
A cow lives on the median of an 8-lane road.
Delhi Observation #11
There are cold beverage carts selling cold beverages in the far left lane of the expressway.
Delhi Observation #12
You have to go through a metal detector to go to the cinema.
Delhi Observation #13
Burgers and club sandwiches are only available from room service between 7:00 and 10:30 AM.
Delhi Observation #14
It is not uncommon for a motorcycle to be going 120m/hr on the road and for the driver to have the helmet looped around his wrist.
Delhi Observation #15
Instant coffee is made with hot milk.
Delhi Observation #16
Bourbon Creams in Delhi are a very light, sickly brown color.
Delhi Observation #17
MacDonalds delivers.
Delhi Observation #18
There are no actual napkins; one has to use facial tissues.
Delhi Observation #19
Toblerone is the most common chocolate bar for sale.
Delhi Observation #20
Horns are used to indicate. It's expected that this is the case and people request more horns with signs on the backs of their vehicles.
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