Out about in Delhi with the Sharmas

Ron Sharma, his mom and his dad took me all over the center of Delhi today and to Connaught Place, beginning at the India Gate.

Ron with very tall guard

Deepi, Ron, and me in front of the India Gate
The gate is a tribute to all fallen Indian soldiers.
Their names are carved into the walls of the gate.

After visiting the gate we enjoyed a delicious Northern  Indian lunch of Buttered Chicken, Naan and Yogurt with pineapple and vegetables.

Lunch ended with a refreshing "lemonade drink" of lemons, salt, sugar and sparkling water (this is to help with the heat). Soff was placed on the table as well. 

Soff is for your breath after your meal - anise seeds and rock salt.

Next, we visited several Emporiums located in this area. Each shop carried traditional items from one state in India. One had a wide collection of hand-painted paper mâché boxes and figures.

Ron arranged the beautiful hand painted elephants by size.

Not going to fit in my suitcase.