New Delhi - Day 2
March 17, 2011
Walking around New Delhi is really an experience everyone should try once in their lives. The city is super crowded compared to places in the south India. Buildings and roads here are all falling apart. Its like pictures I've seen of Soviet Russia just with lots of sand instead of snow. The people are also not too friendly either. Locals throw trash and water balloons at tourists walking along the streets. From talking to other travelers I've come to realize that New Delhi is the least favorite place to visit for tourists. There's just nothing friendly or welcoming about this place.
I was able to take some pictures from the rooftop of our hotel and of the streets below. There's so much going on. There are motorcycles, people, and cows all moving in different directions. It's difficult not to get pushed around occasionally. I have to stay careful not to look at any street vendors or rickshaw drivers otherwise they'll start hounding me for business. I do still enjoy the street food. My favorite street food is a peanut jaggery candy. The stuff is delicious and addictive. When you buy it on the streets it's usually still warm from just being cooked. This and the street coffee almost make the stressful environment worth it.
