holy india.

i’m quite certain we’ll never be able to accurately describe day one in delhi, a city of 22 million.
the contradicting emotions we felt, the things we saw, the food we tasted, the cultural differences we observed and endured, the people we met and new things we learned.
today was unlike any other day in my life. d’s life. that, i know for a fact.
we’re exhilerated and exhausted, but excited for more.

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sporting another loaner robe (floral, which i much preferred) at the only mosque in india that allows women to enter

colorful crumbling buildings as far as you can see through the pollution filled sky.

danny with dilil (said: dee-leep), our wonderful indian guide turned friend.

the sights, sounds & smells of the sunday market are a true sensory overload.
it’s everything from snake charmers and incense sellers to people bathing and buying wedding dresses.

sidewalk barbershops & shaves going on everywhere

it’s estimated there are 1 million tuk tuks in the city of delhi alone.

flowers for hindu offerings

we’ve never been more aware that we’re white, i’m blonde and a woman. the stares, interest & photo-taking are constant.


the red fort in old delhi.

these pups picked gandhi park to live at. not a bad choice.
  

we’re in the capital city of india and saw about 40 monkeys cruising the streets. casual.

view from the muslim mosque tower with the red fort in the background

want more on india? as soon as we collect our thoughts, there will be lots to come.
until then, we enjoyed these interesting facts about the country: read here.