Delhi... I am in love!

On a warm sunny day in May, I arrive from the US to live and work in Delhi for a while. I come with an open mind, and lots of hopes. After all, this is the city that represents my country so much! I live with my Cousin and his family. It is a 7 member household now.

Being the midst of summer, the weather wont let up. It is hot as hell, and I need to go out a lot. I immediately love the methods Delhiites employ to beat the heat. Nice chilling Lassis ( with malai, of course!) , Musk Melon, Water Melon, litchi, jamun,and my all time favourite, Chuskis! A desi form of the Granita, spiked with some masala. Oh so yum! I love the Kala Khatta ( I am guessing it is the grape flavour). Street food is such a Delhi experience. from Chaats to kebabs, Pakoras to Kulchas and chana.... It is all so good, sinful

The people of Delhi are probably not the friendliest in the world. And not all of them are the most honest ones. You have to bargain your way with the auto wallahs, the bus conductor, the shopkeeper, the garbage man and everyone else. My first adventure trip was to the famous Dilli Haat with my niece. We took a bus. I pull out my wallet to pay the guy when my niece stops me and says " Don't take your purse out. This guy wont give us any change for the 50!" I promptly put it back in and zip my bag shut, along with my mouth. We get off at Dilli Haat and are in the queue to buy tickets when I realize that I lost my Wallet. I scream and panic and have a heart attack. I had way too much cash in there and all my cards. And no, I never found the wallet, but I have been careful about carrying cash and cards since!

Oh you can shop so much here! You have Paalika Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar Market, Lajpat Nagar, Janpath,Gurgaon Malls, Ansar Plaza... The list is endless! From the cheapest to the most expensive you find it all here. People venture out so much for shopping in the peak summer as well! Shopping is such a huge part of the lives here!

This city has opened a world of opportunities for me. It tested me, put me through some tough times and watched. It watched to see how I could handle this. And I have to say, I came out with a smile and I have fallen in love with Delhi!