Day one in New Delhi

Dear readers!

 My flight to New Delhi, the capital of India, went well, even though it took a long time. It is good to be a place with a climate significantly warmer than Trondheim. I arrived at Indira Gandhi, which is the name of the airport, at three pm. Since I want to use as little money as possible, I took the bus straight to the hotel. I decided that I wanted to stay in the centre of New Delhi, because in that way, I will have everything near me. The name of the hotel is “Hotel Tara Palace”, and it is great so far, including free breakfast tomorrow!

I used this day to pack out, and get to know the hotel and some of the area. I was so pleased and exhausted when I arrived my room, so I jumped in the bed and took a nap for an hour. After a very relaxing hour, I went out to “experience India”. Today was a very hot day, so a lot of the time was used on pauses and drinking water! I have seen that the religion is a big part of the inhabitant’s everyday life, and the culture of India. Even though India’s main religion is Hinduism, all the big religions are practiced here. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, you name it! I find Hinduism a bit interesting, because of their high number of gods, and exciting stories.

I added a picture of India’s flag. I learned today that the first flag of India were saffron (symbolizing Hindus), green (symbolizing the Muslims) and the wheel in the middle were to symbolize that the Indians fabricated their own clothing. After they got free from Britain in 1947, they changed the meaning of all the colors, and even the little wheel. The change had to be done because the flag had to be including all the parties and communities. The saffron is now a symbol of the leaders who have to be disinterested, the green symbolizes their relation to the soil and plant life, the white symbolizes light, and a path to guide their conduct. The wheel of law is meant to symbolize the dynamism of a peaceful change.

In addition to my so far fantastic day, I have exercised yoga. Yoga is a part of Buddhism and Hinduism, and it is kind of an alternate relaxing exercise. You sit in a position that suits you, and you are supposed to think of nothing, and unite with your soul. It is practiced to gain control of your soul and body, and I can really recommend it for you who have not tried it! To just let go of all thoughts and stress, and just blend with the air is a magnificent feeling.

I do also have to mention the fantastic meal I ate tonight! It was Tikka Masala, a famous Indian curry-dish with chicken. I can truly say that I am looking forward to more culinary experiences! Indian food is famous for their seasoning, especially their use of curry. That would be most of my day, and I’m in love so far. For tomorrow night, I am going to gather some interesting facts! Perhaps I will do that by doing some sightseeing. Good night J