The train journey to Delhi was ok but for the first time we were in separate carriages. We were lucky to get sleeper berths at all because many people were travelling for a festival. The train was packed. We chatted to a couple of families before retiring for the night.
In the morning we put our bags on the upper bunk and stayed pretty close to them, talking to the friendly families. Darryl sat opposite the bags and Christine sat on the lower bunk. When we came to leave the train Darryl's small bag was missing! It had been stolen by someone, possibly a coordinated gang. One minute the bag was there, the next it was gone. We hope the thief enjoys their new bag, the packet of crisps, some ear plugs and a phone charger. Nothing of any value was inside the bag, so we think the thief will go home disappointed. Today's Karma for someone is going to be bad!
Stolen items replaced at the Delhi market, plus 2 really warm coats purchased for the Nepalese winter. Only 2 days to go until our flight to Kathmandu! After shopping we walked to many of the famous Delhi sights; The Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque, Connaught Place and the India Gate. By about 9am our phones were telling us we'd walked 10000 steps each. Enough walking for a while.
We caught the Delhi Metro out to our Pod hotel on the outskirts of town, away from chaotic Delhi. Tonight we are sleeping in a queen pod.
More walking in the afternoon through a fancy park to the Lotus Temple. Finally, street food satisfied our appetites.
In the morning we put our bags on the upper bunk and stayed pretty close to them, talking to the friendly families. Darryl sat opposite the bags and Christine sat on the lower bunk. When we came to leave the train Darryl's small bag was missing! It had been stolen by someone, possibly a coordinated gang. One minute the bag was there, the next it was gone. We hope the thief enjoys their new bag, the packet of crisps, some ear plugs and a phone charger. Nothing of any value was inside the bag, so we think the thief will go home disappointed. Today's Karma for someone is going to be bad!
Stolen items replaced at the Delhi market, plus 2 really warm coats purchased for the Nepalese winter. Only 2 days to go until our flight to Kathmandu! After shopping we walked to many of the famous Delhi sights; The Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque, Connaught Place and the India Gate. By about 9am our phones were telling us we'd walked 10000 steps each. Enough walking for a while.
We caught the Delhi Metro out to our Pod hotel on the outskirts of town, away from chaotic Delhi. Tonight we are sleeping in a queen pod.
More walking in the afternoon through a fancy park to the Lotus Temple. Finally, street food satisfied our appetites.