I was in Delhi last week for a few days and after what seems like a decade, I actually found myself enjoying the city. This, despite a baggage mix-up at the airport, ratty hotel room with filthy sheets and the severe shortage of gajar in this season.
The thing is, I remember Delhi with such unhappiness: how I left a decade ago, my brief visits - a day every couple of years - when I desperately wanted to be home instead of whereever else I was; all of which made the city a place I refused to re-experience.
This time, though, it truly was fun. I loved the Metro, hanging out with friends, I even enjoyed reading my poetry, which is a thing I somehow have failed to do recently.
As always, I girl-guided my way through the packing and unsurprisingly came back with heavier (and more) bags.
Some things were weightless, though, and I feel I should share one at least of these objects with you.
Yes, this exists.
__
Oh, and did I miss my chance to say Fifty Years Ago Today on the 5th? Apparently I did. But at least I didn't do what MTV India did, which was to wish Lennon a long & happy life yesterday.
The thing is, I remember Delhi with such unhappiness: how I left a decade ago, my brief visits - a day every couple of years - when I desperately wanted to be home instead of whereever else I was; all of which made the city a place I refused to re-experience.
This time, though, it truly was fun. I loved the Metro, hanging out with friends, I even enjoyed reading my poetry, which is a thing I somehow have failed to do recently.
As always, I girl-guided my way through the packing and unsurprisingly came back with heavier (and more) bags.
Some things were weightless, though, and I feel I should share one at least of these objects with you.
Yes, this exists.
__
Oh, and did I miss my chance to say Fifty Years Ago Today on the 5th? Apparently I did. But at least I didn't do what MTV India did, which was to wish Lennon a long & happy life yesterday.
3 comments:
But at least I didn't do what MTV India did
They may have meant a "long and happy life" in the sense of a long and happy musical legacy.
/Of course not.
//why is Delhi out of gajar? A sudden explosion of rabbit population?
I want this book!!
km: ha! [Slightly related], have you seen the Guardian review of the new book on Lennon's alleged letters? Apparently we're now down to reprinting grocery lists.
paro: long time no see! i also wanted this book but apparently it's being saved as a gag gift for a friend. Bah, I say.
Post a Comment