Delhi: our first day in India

 he alarm clock rings at 7:30. In Vienna it is like… no, we better stop thinking about that. We visit the Jama Masjid, the huge mosque, during the morning light. Apart from us, only a few people came for praying. Perfect light, perfect atmosphere, perfect start for us and Delhi.

We decided to join a city walk with Salaam Baalak Trust. We love the idea: former street kids show their city to strangers like us. We are guided to streets we would have never entered and to temples we would have never seen. We enjoy some Chai and Indian cookies. The guided walk is, beyond doubt, the best way to get to know Delhi. The two boys, Lalid and Khursheed, are amazing. When Khursheed tells us his story, everyone is getting silent.

Red fort and our fist lunch in Delhi

Time for some sightseeing. We’re accompanied by Martina, a girl from Italy, and a couple from Great Britain. Everything kind of overwhelms us: the crowded trains, the heat, the streets, jam packed with people – whew! Delhi is pure chaos. We somehow manage to find the red fort. To sum it up: Nice to see, but definitely not a must.

After visiting the red fort, we’re more than hungry and so we head directly to Karim’s – an amazing authentic restaurant near the famous Jama Masjid. The food is delicious there!