Day 1 and 2 India - New Delhi

Yes,HOLIDAY!After long stretch of every other day oncalls finally im off to India for my long awaited end of housemanship trip...I should say that i am not well read on what im going to get myself into but my traveling mates had done enough research..

We reached New Delhi on 24/7/2011 and checked in Delhi Bed and breakfast.I was astounded on the detailed personal touch on every corner of the homestay.The room was very comfortable with well equit facilities such as TV,AC,Heater....etc...We only visited dreamland on the first night

We began our first day with a sumptuos breakfast prepared by homestay and went to the railway station to book train ticket for the rest of the journey.The owner gave us really good advice on what to do and to be careful of.It is true,the second we head our way to the ticket office located on 1st floor of the station,some chatty local indian came and tried to divert us to another place.A good advice for whoever wanted to buy train tickets,head straight towards the platform and there is stairs on right side,just go up and you will see the sign .There were people who were cheated into buying overprice tour-package.So,do not believe anyone who try to tell you anything when you try to buy train ticket from the official counter.

The first destination was Red Fort(Lal Qila).It was once a residence for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.The fort was built with red stone,under the hot scroching heat,the buildings looked magificient.We travel by taxi though there are places to reach etiher by foot or tricycle.After the red fort we headed for lunch which somehow we were diverted into another restaurant,overprice and food is just mediocre,so lesson to learn,if you wana go sumwhere specific,do not listen to driver:"closed...not open now......i have a better place..."it is just their scam to get comission when they brought new customers to the shop.

Jama Masjid was another disapointment.I got so irritated with the attitude of the people there....I told them im not using the camera in my pocket,but he insist to charge me for the camera,plus he tried and pulled out my camera from my jeans,really felt like punching the guy in the face.In response i just waited outside.

Next was the Humayun's Tomb,At least the lanscape of this monument was a scene to behold.Lot of locals visiting this landmark,and eagles/crows flying leisurely over the top of the tomb.

Day2 india ended with nice dinner from Saravanan's restaurant,We ordered Thali,mysore park,different kinds of roti and local drinks.it did provide some consolation after few unhappy experince during the day.