We arrived yesterday and were really tired so didn't get to experience much of India, although we did see some of the poverty and the filth on our bus journey, such as an old man knocking on the bus window for money.
Today though, we got up early and I visited the British Council office which was really modern and air conditioned, just like our hotel. On the way we were followed by a number of children though, who were trying to force us to buy flashing pens from them. I've began to realise that this is commonplace as it's been happening a lot since our arrival.
After this we went through a market which had loads of bright bangles and goods for sale, and into a temple where we had to take our shoes off. I was a bit nervous as I'd watched 'Slumdog Millionaire' and thought that somebody might steal my flip-flops! The one thing that does hit you is a strong stench in some of the streets.
Then I got to have my first ride in an auto-rickshaw! We managed to squash four of us into one rickshaw and they are really small! The roads were manic and it was really exciting and hilarious.
After a quick look at India Gate we came back for lunch and then afterwards had a wander around the local area. I managed to buy my first bottle of water from a street vendor after carefully checking the seal and label (another Slumdog scene!).
At least it had cooled down a bit today, only 39degrees compared to 46 yesterday!
Tonight we're off for a welcome ceremony at the British Council so that should be good and I'm looking forward to seeing more of India.
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