riding in an auto-rickshaw!Evan: Today I saw a rug being made. It’s made by hand. They tie many many knots. They use three tools. One was kind of like scissors, and one of them was like a knife, and the last one looked sort of like a paint brush except it was spiny on the end and it was made of metal. Millions and millions of knots are in rugs.
I got an Indian necklace and we also got three paintings. There’s a lot of traffic in Delhi. We saw women in saris ride on the back of motorcycles and sometimes bikes.
Andrew: Today I had the best breakfast of my whole life. The best part was foamy Indian bread (called idli) with some sauce that was very good. I also had watermelon juice and lime juice and many other foods. We went to the American embassy to file some immigration paperwork. Then we went shopping. We got some Indian paintings. I think it’s funny how the people bargain. At first, the lady said 900 Rupees for each painting. We ended up getting three paintings for 550 Rupees! With bargaining, you can get awesome deals. I had a delicious Chinese lunch, very good chicken, noodles, and rice. We went around in auto-rickshaws. We barely were able to all squish in. There’s one open side (no door), and the driving is nutty. An auto-rickshaw has three wheels and is very little. (My dad says it’s a tricycle on steroids.) The traffic is completely weird, and this is how it goes: cows go first, and then whoever beeps the loudest, and whoever can weave through all the traffic. There are many, many motorcycles and a lot of bikes. I went swimming at the hotel and had a good time.
I got an Indian necklace and we also got three paintings. There’s a lot of traffic in Delhi. We saw women in saris ride on the back of motorcycles and sometimes bikes.
Andrew: Today I had the best breakfast of my whole life. The best part was foamy Indian bread (called idli) with some sauce that was very good. I also had watermelon juice and lime juice and many other foods. We went to the American embassy to file some immigration paperwork. Then we went shopping. We got some Indian paintings. I think it’s funny how the people bargain. At first, the lady said 900 Rupees for each painting. We ended up getting three paintings for 550 Rupees! With bargaining, you can get awesome deals. I had a delicious Chinese lunch, very good chicken, noodles, and rice. We went around in auto-rickshaws. We barely were able to all squish in. There’s one open side (no door), and the driving is nutty. An auto-rickshaw has three wheels and is very little. (My dad says it’s a tricycle on steroids.) The traffic is completely weird, and this is how it goes: cows go first, and then whoever beeps the loudest, and whoever can weave through all the traffic. There are many, many motorcycles and a lot of bikes. I went swimming at the hotel and had a good time.
3 comments:
Do they have any mango lassis there or is that just something on the menu at Indian restuarants in the U.S.? Thank goodness there is a pool at your hotel so you can cool off from all the heat! I miss you guys! Love, Auntie A.
The rickshaw ride sounds just like a ride at Disney! Andrew, I'm glad you are enjoying the food, and Evan, I hope you find things you like to eat too. Your descriptions are great! It is so much fun to follow along with your trip. I think you should start counting the different kinds of animals you see. Love, Grammie
Uncle Kai and I are enjoying your newsy postings! Do you see school children out and about or perhaps children who don't get to go to school?
Evan, thank you for telling about the rug making. I think I would get very tired tying so many knots. Do the rug craftsmen sell their rugs on the street or in shops?
Andrew, it sounds like you are being very adventurous as you taste this new cuisine. I love the idea of watermelon juice and lime juice, but foamy bread??! Have fun today!
Love, Aunt Dana
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