What’s it to be back at a place where you have spent half your life time? A sheer feel of joy what else could it be! Such was the case in my recent 1 wk vacation to Delhi.
It was a memorable trip but for the only ruining factor – the Hot weather! O guess this is global warming!!! Its there for all of us to experience… hopefully we will realize and start doing our bit to avoid further impact! That was no gyan but heartfelt yaar ‘cause can still feel the heat:)
This trip was eventful right from the word ‘go’ and different from my usual trips as I had the joyous company of Gops family with many first time fliers. Journey began with a jittery take-off but overall a nice flight! Kuchu, the 4 yr old, was the most energetic of the lot…despite being an early morning flight she was most awake and ensured all of us were:)Landing in Delhi, it took us ‘only 30 mts’ to check out our baggage!?! But the most memorable part was my meeting with Sumesh–the way he packed me off in a jiffy – am yet to recover from that speedy action!:)
Day 1 began with a quick trip to my place, lunch, and then off to Vasanth Kunj – Sumesh and Suju’s abode–Amazing and Awesome people I must say! Sumesh, Suju, Ponnu, and Kanna–a cute little family, along with Sangee’s and Suju’s parents – both aunts, most caring and equally to be fun with:)I most definitely went with a small apprehension but was amazed the way I was accepted with open arms – end of the trip I felt family, hope so at their end too (Sumesh, if u r gonna read this pls reserve ur comments:))
What’s worth a Delhi’s trip if not for shopping and eating–So, we rightly began with a visit to my favorite shopping part of Delhi–Lajpat Nagar–nothing much but just 2+ hrs shopping:)a gud decision guys to stay put @ home! Day 1 ending was equally memorable with fulltush beer-session and Sumesh’s storytelling, an interesting one but unfortunately half-told:)
Day 2 was our escapade to Agra– the worst maintained place in North, UP –How I wish someone would take notice and save Taj! One Innova and we were just 9 adults and 3 kids!!:)Only saving grace from the pathetic weather was the breakfast of hot omlets and paranthas! Braving the sun and the long Q, we entered Taj…ofcourse moments spent there relieves you of every worse experience! but only within… End of it, all we wanted was some refreshing water or better some chilled beer; so we landed at a forsaken place that greeted us with no electricity and therefore hot/warm beer:(Man, how we wanted to run away and reach Delhi – ask each one of us! Most happening was the final few hours of journey when my entire system was going topsy-turvy! Phew, if not for those distractions with songs and talks! Sumesh u shd thank Gops else you would have had the best bath of ur life - he he
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Back to pavilion all we did was to hit the sack! Day 3 was pld for visits to local office which entitled traveling 3 states!-welcome to Delhi, city of distance! we could meet a few ‘cause of the holiday season! But the return was a nice, enjoyful, memorable drive - some beautiful old hindi melodies, an awesome treat of Mexican food with beer in a beautiful ambience (ppl visiting Delhi & luv Mexican food – do visit Sanchos, South Ex-2). Evening too turned out to be great with a visit to the best part of delhi – Central Delhi - visit to India Gate, the drive towards Rashtrapati Bhawan, and ofcourse finally the Metro ride – Metro, the greatest boon to Delhi! Back home we were off to pick up yet another happening couple Sajeen and Prishi – cutesome pair:) Sorry kuchs:( couldn’t arrange for ur bday but guess u probably had the best birthday wishes – a hug and kiss from each:) followed by a fun-filled,night– ha ha – what can I say abt the fun we had!
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3 days spent with them & the only thing I could say ‘had most fun & carried with me memorable moments’ – shouldn’t thank so here is my:)
Days 4-6 when Gops & family escaped from me to Musoorie:)I went around catching up with my shopping and friends. Despite this, there were some whom I couldn’t catch up with–next time pucca guys!
Day 7 back to bug everyone, there I was master-minding with the ladies to lighten up guys’ wallets further:)nothing much just 4 hours in Sarojini Nagar, another shopping adda of Delhi! That was not all as the grand finale was awaiting – Delhi Hatt – a compact setup that showcases various traditional crafts from different states of India along with their rich food – A MUST vist if u happen to be in Delhi,a place you can be in any climate.Shopping ofcourse, but don’t miss out on the momos and fruit beer! Another 2 hours before we decided to call it a day!
Day 8, time to bid adieu and return to our pavilion…a couple of goof ups by me but the key being me identifying baggage–nothing much but just allowed my bag to go around twice before realizing it was mine, when just about everyone of us were starving for breakfast! he he, thx to me we had to rush home to end up with Maggie:)
A memorable and pleasant trip that left us wanting for more – plans already on to visit delhi, agra in winters – and ofcourse many more such trips, many diff places… India is most definitely Incredible!!!
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