Moving Out and Moving In

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I am finally leaving my hotel today. It took me two nights to feel confident enough to sleep without the lamp light on. Sometimes there are strange noises in Delhi, and I've found that I've been staying in one of the noisiest. I'm leaving Karol Bagh today and moving into a room in Hauz Khas, South Delhi. I went to view the room the other day and was asked for stay for lunch which I was really grateful for. It was my first taste of real, hommeade Indian food and I appreciated the company. The familiy consists of a boy around my age, and his two younger sisters. The son, Prashant had a few of his friends over and I found out later, when his Canadian friend handed him a card, that it was his birthday. If I would have known, I would have given him something.
After lunch, Prashant showed me around the nearby market. I really liked the area. It's full of outdoor fruit stands, upscale clothing boutiques, magazine stands, and coffee shops. We stopped into Coffee Cafe Day and Prashant's friend bought me a lychee soda. It was so hot outside that I wanted to guzzle the whole thing in one sip, but I didn't. I think I'll go back to that coffee shop today after I move in. I need to find a place to get my clothes ironed for work on Monday and I need to purchase a cell phone. It's getting too expensive trying to call my family and friends.
I'm really looking forward to settling in somewhere. If I stay in one the rooms, I'll have to get used to an Indian style toilet. I'm a little apprehensive about that.
Ill write more soon. Miss you all!
Rachel

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Photos

India Gate
Me at the India Gate, doing some sightseeing on my first day in Delhi.

Hotel Room
My bed and door to the bathroom at my hotel in KarolBagh.

Another Hotel Picture
Picture of my hotel window next to my bed, sometimes it was so noisy at night.

Comments

[Sunitha]

Mmmm Lychee soda
Lychee anything is so good :) Have you had a chance to try fresh lychees - now those are the best!

[Sam]

I miss you!
I'm glad your finally settling in. I wish we could have hung out when you were home. When you come home we will definately have to hang out. I miss you! Keep me updated on your life in India.

[Aunt Terry]

acclimating
Dear Rachel--Glad your are settling in Did you bring everything you needed? How are those shower shoes holding up? I will be sharing your thoughts about your experiences with my advanced ESL class this summer. Keep these blogs coming. Take Care and always keep people informed as to your whereabouts--Love, Aunt Terry