Day One - Delhi

Laura and I arrived safely in New Delhi in the wee hours of the morning. Everything in our trip went smoothly...easy flights, no lost baggage, driver waiting at airport. We slept for a few hours and then woke up to start our first day.

Delhi is so much like Nairobi in many ways. The streets are similar, as is the driving style. Many of the sites and images in the city are exactly what one sees in Nairobi, perhaps a little more crowded. Street vendors and shops, endless advertisements, and people walking through traffic with no fear. In this way, this city seems shockingly familiar to me and somewhat comfortable. There is still the recognition that I am out of my element and in a place I have never been. But seeing familiar sights has certainly eased my heart and mind. The main difference that I've noticed is that I have not found centralized shopping centers here like they have all over Kenya. In Kenya, you can go to a Nakumatt and find anything you need: clothing, food, laundry soap, cell phones. I have yet to see anything as convenient in Delhi.

Needless to say, I am excited for us to get beyond the city and begin our work as WWOOFers. On Saturday we will take a bus to Sirsa, which is a few solid hours from Delhi. The bus will most likely not have air conditioning and will be miserable. But I'm excited to meet the family that awaits us in Sirsa and begin volunteering and experiencing Indian culture in a more intimate setting. Stay tuned for updates.