Day 5

Well, where do I start ?

It's day 5 for me now and I'm afraid you will have to wait a little while longer to hear what I've been up to because I've run out of time in the cybercafe sending emails.

Suffice to say, at the moment:

I'm alive - despite maniacal taxi drivers and unbelievable driving habits of others. Coupled with all sorts of vehicles on the road moving in all directions. On my first day, my car ride was punctated by an elephant in the road walking slowly - I've got pictures to prove it !

I've not had Delhi belly, yet !!!

I've visited the village where my Grandfather comes from and also seen my Uncle's modest home from my mum's home town. I'm finding everyone needs to talk and see me. Conversation is paramount. To not stop and talk is disrespectable.

The weather is cold, like sping in England, but I've only bought warm weather clothing.

Today I got my haircut. It cost me 20 Rupees - about 25p. I may have been ripped off as my dad only paid 10 when he was here.

This is my first visit to a cyber cafe and I'll try and get back to you soon with other stuff that has been going on and fill in the gaps.

Is it a culture shock from living in England ?

No, its 50,000 Volt lightening strike !

For all the little troublesome irritations and idiots you find back home come and see the real world !