I think the picture I had in my head of Surat was totally wrong. The picture in my head of Surat was a small town where agriculture is its main activity and the land ripe with fruits and vegetables. Instead, Surat is a beautiful city. The architecture is up and coming. It's the biggest textile … Continue reading 11/04/2017 – Shopping in Surat and Navsari
Travel Diaries: India
10/04/2017 Delhi to Surat.
Our time had come to bid farewell to the Capital City and move on to the mother city of Surat, where my roots lie in Alipore. Peace out DL.Overview: Delhi is a very busy city that never sleeps. The roads are always busy and uber is the biggest blessing. Halaal food is difficult to find … Continue reading 10/04/2017 Delhi to Surat.
09/04/2017 – Delhi’s free day.
We had breakfast at the hotel at 9 am, went back up to the room and proceeded to sleep right until 12pm. It was the best sleep I had in a very long time. Thank goodness for sleep because without it, I never would've been able to brave Chandni Chowk for a second time. The … Continue reading 09/04/2017 – Delhi’s free day.
08/04/2017 – Agra.
We woke up dreading the 4 hour journey to the mogul emporium city. 33 degrees Celsius. A bus ride at 80km/h. 216 km from Delhi. But to our great astonishment it wasn't that bad. The AC provided a cool breeze and we blissfully slept for most of the journey. When we got to the ticket … Continue reading 08/04/2017 – Agra.
07/04/2017 – The Capital City.
26 million people. 1484 squared meters. Delhi. Today, was our first day of touring and wow, it was eventful. The morning started at 7 am with the intention of missing early morning traffic. Because of its population, working hours differ in Delhi, some places start at 7 am, some places start at 8 am and … Continue reading 07/04/2017 – The Capital City.