I could do with more decent conduct in general, fewer ogling men, better public transportation, more safety for women, more disciplined traffic, cleaner roads, less show-off, fewer cheats and broader mindsets. But, I still like the city. It is like a treasure to be explored. I have not been too adventurous in my six months here. Partly because of the weather, and partly because of my health. But I have enjoyed capturing pictures of this city, even as I have rambled lazily over weekends.
This is the entrance to a wedding ceremony in the neighborhood.
This is a government official’s bunglow hidden by the trees in his lawn.
This is our Red Fort.
This is the colorful Meena Bazaar inside the Red Fort.
This is a structure inside the Red Fort premises.
This is my tea in the restaurant in the Red Fort premises.
The inspiration for this post is my conversation with Anu yesterday, who remarked that many people, especially people here, do not write a lot about the place they live in. Six months in this city did deserve a post from me!
41 comments:
there are always fascinating view or event in every country,india for example is one of them, rich in cultural values,i once dreamed of going there someday. keeping my fingers crossed.thanks for sharing.
I would love to read more from you about the life as you live it, the differences you experience and the places you go.
Oh I love the views, I wish you would talk more in depth about your experience there. I'm quite curious about life in India. I'm writing about where I live now...for a few posts. It is kind of fun to examine a place...as a tourist. <3
Lolit: Well.. I do hope you are able to visit some day, visitors have very different opinions about the country.
Grannymar: Thanks for stopping by.. I love living in different places.. capturing all that I feel and experience in words more frequently is something I am working on :)
Cynthia: Thank you... I will write more about my life here.
Lovely photos, intriguing insights into the city! It does look like a place worthy of detailed exploration!
Crafty Green Poet: Indeed, it is.
Thankyou for visiting my blog Phoenix, and leaving your comment. I think my bird photos were more by luck than any skill. I just clicked and hoped for the best! Delhi looks such a colourful place and the inside of the Red Fort is beautiful. Hope your health will benefit from being there.
Interesting post, enjoyed your thoughts on a new place. I have to admit, I moved to my current location 4 years ago and still have not "fallen in love" with it yet. Maybe liking is enough...
(thanks for your visit/comment; you have a nice blog)
It is wise to post these reactions while the city is still new to you and for those of us living far away it is a pleasant and exotic journey as well.
Thanks for visiting mine - this looks a lovely blog.
I especially like the sugar pink and gold wedding finery here!
I loved seeing the local color. The architecture is stunning. I adore those placemats at the tea house. That a good point about showing your hometown. It was an interesting tour –thank you!
I love this post, and am glad to see that you like the city too! :) The chai photo is the best.. it is so you! :D
Your pictures are fascinating. I especially like the entrance to the wedding ceremony. Very colorful, and guards to boot. I also liked the red fort and the picture of your tea.
Also, thank you for your kind comment on Yogi's Den the other day. Your comment and the other comments really made my Mother in Law's day.
And I thank you profusely for the beautiful photos and wonderful commentary.
Greetings from London.
I could easily lose myself in a place like Meena Bazaar. So many beautiful pieces! Been to Delhi once, about 20 years ago. It must be a different place now.
Six months does indeed deserve stories and insights of where you live. Lovely photos.
I stayed in Delhi as a student and also statred my carrer there, Its been one of my favourite places. I agree there is a lot of harshness in the city but nothing beats the Lutyen's architecture and the green trees that cover the city.
Wonderful tour! Thank you.
I loved the Red Fort but hadn't thought about it in years.
The big street markets overwhelmed me. I remember when we walked through the Chandni Chowk there were so many people there, I thought maybe everyone in Delhi was out shopping. Of course that wasn't true.
Would love to hear more about where you live!
Hello, I just wanted to leave a comment to say how much I've enjoyed reading your post today.
I love reading your blog - thank you very much for sharing your pictures and thoughts !
I really enjoyed seeing the colours and vibrancy of your new city!
One day I will have to get to India.
So much wonderful colour!
I really liked that first photo!Such a wonderful colourful start to a wedding in what must be a interesting country! I would like to learn more of where you are living at present.The architecture is fascinating.Thanks for your visit and comment.
I can understand why a city so beautiful would grow on you!
I don't know a place where you won't find ogling men (certainly not here in Miami!). You get used to it.
You've taken some wonderful shots of your city. Have fun and enjoy your tea...it looks inviting!
Ahhh Delhi....many memories :))
This post is stunning! I especially liked the wedding photo and the Red Fort Tea photo. I would love to read more about life here. I never associated ogling men with New Delhi.
Heather, Deborah, Tabor, Lucy, Yogi, ACIL, Bindu, CiCi, Elise, Pam Terry & Edward, Pam - Thank you! Will write more :)
Sarah, Anu - You know, now that you mention, I think the tea is my favorite too :)
Sujata - Harsh it indeed is.. but the good part is that its harshness doesn't end its charm!
Reya - Indeed.. Chandi Chowk evokes the very same emotions today as well.. really so many people.. you often start wondering.. how can so many live here?!
Scarlet - Thanks so much for your comment.. it made me smile after a really long and tiring day at work.. yeah... this world will never be free of ogling men!
Braja - Hmm.. I'm curious..
Barry - You must! You'll love it (as long as you come here as a traveler and not to settle hehehehe)!
Ronda - Ah! How I wish that were true.. that is not associating ogling men with Delhi!
Phoenix, thanks for dropping by. I do believe this is my first time here. Very nice! Have never been to India but it is on my "wish list" of places to visit. Spectacular snaps. I fancy the Red Fort and that wedding entry-way; so much colour! Too, I can relate to the harsh weather( the rain, the heat, especially ), having lived or been in just about every climate, wot? I'll have to come back here, anon :)
In such surroundings, every day must give you something great to write about...
Having spent nearly one-third of my life in Delhi, I'm hooked for life to the city. :)
I guess not enough is written about it, except in denunciation.
Nice to read a much more objective account of life in Delhi.
Thanks!
Hi Phoenix
thanks for visiting me, I'm glad you did because that's how I found your delightful blog.
I have worked at a conference in New Delhi and visited some of the places you have shown, particularly the wonderful Red Fort. I'm not sure that I could bear to live there but I'm looking forward to reading more of your impressions.
Wonderful photos. They make me want to see for myself.
Thanks for visiting my blog, so that I could find yours. Did you call your father from Delhi?
Thanks for your post on my blog - I wonder how you found me? I don't think you are a Purplecoo member are you? - sorry if I am mistaken. Anyway, thanks for the glimpse of Delhi, very interesting.
WOW What an experience. Great pictures from place I have never seen . Damn cool bloggin goin on here.
Subtorp, Sumit, Friko, King of NY Hacks: Thank you!
Jinksy: You are right, it indeed does give a lot to write about.
20th Century Woman: I did :)
Faith: I am not, but never mind!
Delhi is such an interesting city, so full of people noise and smells, I was just there for 2 weeks but I grew to quite like it too. Tea was drunk by all even me who hates the smell of tea but their tea is somehow a little different, more fragrant. You could find masses to photograph in the city and surrounds.
. keeping my fingers crossed.thanks for sharing.
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