Delhi - Day 7 - Subject: Xmas and Toilets
Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Today is christmas, but in a way it did'nt really feel like it for me. Guess it is just because it is not really celebrated that much over here. So in a way i did feel like i wish i was home for christmas, being with family and having shrimp on the BBQ, and the sun and close to friends. But as soon as i stepped outside of the house again in Delhi and experienced this amazing country and life, the feeling dissapeared completely and did'nt come back. So this will be a memorable christmas ;) Plus got heaps of txts from friends in NZ which always makes me smile!!
O yeah, this morning was the first day that i have used my mobile since leaving. I originally was'nt going to bring it with me so that i could completely get away from NZ for 3 weeks. But i forgot to take it out of my pocket at the airport so ended up bringing it. Now i am really glad i did :) Although i did'nt charge it before i left so really have to rashin the battery life. So i just turn it on at night (Apart from xmas day). I learned that here, you can charge your phones at McDonalds so will do that at some stage.
Started the day with a light breakfast that consisted of toast and jam. Had to have this because i have had Delhi Belly for the last 2 days. I am glad to say that i think (THINK) that the worst is over. That is the thing tho, I really cannot tell. It just happens.
Now, todays subject is on toilets. I have now become really religious and now worship tiolet paper! When i get back to NZ and smell the aroma of scented toilet paper, soft on my bum, and 4 ply (Bless my little cotton softs) i will worship the toilet paper and also build a shrine to it in my room. On Sundays i will dance down Queen St banging on the tamborine and singing "Haera toilet paper". I respect it. Hard to believe i have only used half a roll since i left NZ!! That is incredible and a huge victory for me.
Toilets in India are actually hard to find from my experience so far. If you are in a shopping centre or restaurant then you are fine. But if not, you are not fine. Especially when you are dribbling, (but not from your mouth) as Vicki calls it. Places you do not want to go for a number 2 are in public places. I consider myself to be a pretty easy going person, and i dont think i complain much about anything. But some of these toilets are pretty bad. As in, i would rather do my business in public, where everyone can see me. I havent taken any photos of the toilets yet. I will leave that for people to experience themselves when they come to India. I know that i will be back one day.
But enough about todays subject. We had a lunch meeting today with family friends of the Trips. Very nice family and it was sooooo good to be able to eat proper indian food again!! And once again, the tea was beautiful!! I have only experienced one beggar since i made my deal and she worked for her money. She was sitting on the side of the road with drums. When the lights went red she got up and did these wicked tricks. I whipped out my camera and took a few shots. Then gave her some money. Will post a shot here when i get to NZ.
Anyway, heaps more to write but soo little time.
Merry Christmas All!!
Lance
Today is christmas, but in a way it did'nt really feel like it for me. Guess it is just because it is not really celebrated that much over here. So in a way i did feel like i wish i was home for christmas, being with family and having shrimp on the BBQ, and the sun and close to friends. But as soon as i stepped outside of the house again in Delhi and experienced this amazing country and life, the feeling dissapeared completely and did'nt come back. So this will be a memorable christmas ;) Plus got heaps of txts from friends in NZ which always makes me smile!!
O yeah, this morning was the first day that i have used my mobile since leaving. I originally was'nt going to bring it with me so that i could completely get away from NZ for 3 weeks. But i forgot to take it out of my pocket at the airport so ended up bringing it. Now i am really glad i did :) Although i did'nt charge it before i left so really have to rashin the battery life. So i just turn it on at night (Apart from xmas day). I learned that here, you can charge your phones at McDonalds so will do that at some stage.
Started the day with a light breakfast that consisted of toast and jam. Had to have this because i have had Delhi Belly for the last 2 days. I am glad to say that i think (THINK) that the worst is over. That is the thing tho, I really cannot tell. It just happens.
Now, todays subject is on toilets. I have now become really religious and now worship tiolet paper! When i get back to NZ and smell the aroma of scented toilet paper, soft on my bum, and 4 ply (Bless my little cotton softs) i will worship the toilet paper and also build a shrine to it in my room. On Sundays i will dance down Queen St banging on the tamborine and singing "Haera toilet paper". I respect it. Hard to believe i have only used half a roll since i left NZ!! That is incredible and a huge victory for me.
Toilets in India are actually hard to find from my experience so far. If you are in a shopping centre or restaurant then you are fine. But if not, you are not fine. Especially when you are dribbling, (but not from your mouth) as Vicki calls it. Places you do not want to go for a number 2 are in public places. I consider myself to be a pretty easy going person, and i dont think i complain much about anything. But some of these toilets are pretty bad. As in, i would rather do my business in public, where everyone can see me. I havent taken any photos of the toilets yet. I will leave that for people to experience themselves when they come to India. I know that i will be back one day.
But enough about todays subject. We had a lunch meeting today with family friends of the Trips. Very nice family and it was sooooo good to be able to eat proper indian food again!! And once again, the tea was beautiful!! I have only experienced one beggar since i made my deal and she worked for her money. She was sitting on the side of the road with drums. When the lights went red she got up and did these wicked tricks. I whipped out my camera and took a few shots. Then gave her some money. Will post a shot here when i get to NZ.
Anyway, heaps more to write but soo little time.
Merry Christmas All!!
Lance
posted by Lance Wordsworth @ 9:49 PM
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