Our internet connection has been non-existent for the past two days. Tonight it seems to work, but for only about 45 seconds at a time. So I’ll write this post, try to get online, and post it (as well as Annie’s). However the photos take too long to load (longer than 45 seconds) so I’ll probably have to skip those for now.
We did some tourist things the past couple days in Delhi. Annie gets such a kick out of taking photos of the local families who dress up (especially the women and children) to visit these ancient places. As much as she likes taking their pictures, they want her (and me sometimes) to pose with them for photos. I feel obligated (it doesn’t take much) to say “thank you” by making balloons for their kids.
Yesterday we were in a crowded attraction. I knew I shouldn’t, but I took out balloons and started. It was so much fun to get these serious-looking families laughing … and getting very young kids who are shy and a little scared of this strange westerner with a silly hat to lighten up…. accept the balloon, shake my hand, and say “thank you” (English is not as common here as we hoped it might be) after their parents prompt them what to say.
That evening I was sick again (a stomach thing)…. the second time since we’ve been in India. I had a test at the local lab to make sure it’s not a parasite (about $1.50) and I’m clean. We rested all day today – tomorrow we’re off for the Taj Mahal and then a 2-week tour of Rajasthan. The adventure continues.