In my world which is as real as it gets, NOTHING is done! Some would say "And you are blogging!" Ah... okay so I need to work on my priorities, but you know what, I need to do this. I need to start this post to prepare myself for what's to come in the next few weeks.
So here we go, I am going to Delhi, India tomorrow for 3 weeks. From there, I am flying to Hyderabad to attend my brother's graduation and then to Mumbai to visit with my cousin who is also my best friend and with whom I share so many fun childhood memories.
I am taking my netbook with me, and my hope is to share as much of my vacation with you as I can. See, last time when I was there was almost 2 years ago and every time I would visit a fabric store, I would think of you guys. I didnt blog then, but I do now, so I am bringing my camera with me and I promise you will hear from me quite often actually in the next few weeks. Even if I can't find the time to post pics, I will post updates.
There is so much more to India than just bright colors and curry powder (although over there if you ask for curry powder they'll have no idea what you're talking about!). It is things like showing up in the middle of the night at your neighbor's doorstep and being welcomed with open arms, It's kicking back and relaxing over a cup of tea and samosas, surrounded by your loved ones. It's waking up every morning to birds chirping and fruit vendors calling out in the streets. It's about getting dressed up in saris and wearing lots of bangles for a wedding! It's also about starting a conversation and continuing for hours with a complete stranger in the middle of the street and last but not the least, its taking a bite out of a FAT, JUICY MANGO!!!! in the summer. Renee, are you jealous?
It is my hope to share some of the joys of growing up in India with you as I travel.
So yes, my bags are NOT packed but I have my knitting with me, and guess what else I have? An advance copy of Annika's BOOK - Micro Macrame!
As I was going through the book last night, I was literally drooling over the stuff she has in there. Do I need another hobby? YOU BET!!! And I am going to the right place to collect the goodies for it. Wait for photos of the jewelry district and OH MY did I mention there is a wholesale fabric market in Delhi where I am going with my mom?
While there, I'm also going to interview one of the finest menswear tailor in Delhi.
Stay Tuned!
16 comments:
Please take lots of pictures so I can travel vicariously through you!
Have a great trip and we'll be anxiously awaiting your posts. :)
By your descriptions I can almost visualize what it's like- you should be a travel writer (or whatever they're called). Have a wonderful vacation and bring home lots of goodies :))
What a fantastic sounding trip. I'm jealous. We're anxiously awaiting your photos and vivid dialogue. Please don't post a lot about the macrame- I REALLY don't need another hobby and that one looks interesting.
Yea, the books out. I may have to take up another hobby too. Have fun while you're gone. I'm looking forward to the pictures. Please try to post some along the way.
You trip sounds like so much fun. Enjoy!
I bought a netbook based in part on your review of your HP mini (I went with the 10.1 inch Acer Aspire One, in red!) I'm so glad you wrote about your netbook--it really made my work travels a lot better. I couldn't have lugged a 10 pound laptop around with my injured back, but the 3 pound Acer was fab!!
Oh, and have a fabulous time! I can't wait to hear your travels from the road!
I've been tuning into your blog now and again and I'm fascinated by your travel descriptions and pictures of your trips. This sounds so exciting!!I can just close my eyes and just imagine such a trip. Living vicariously through your descriptions.....By the way if I was in your place I would probably put blogging before packing too.
Wow I am so touched that so many of you read my blog. I am now even more excited to report back all my finds. So just an update, the bags ARE finally packed :) So hard to pack for a 3 week trip. I can't wait to wear my saris. I am also taking my Burda bib blouse to show off to my grandma. She will be so proud. She, and Gagan's grandmother are the only two women in my family who sew.
Have such a great time Deepika. I can't wait to see your photos and hear about your trip! *smooch*
It sounds like you will have a wonderful trip! Will look forward to seeing your pictures and "stuff" :)
Have a great vacation!
Enjoy! I haven't been to India since I started sewing a year and a half ago, which I think is a good thing, because I would have NO self-control in the fabric stores. But I'm going in December, and I'm already drooling!
Safe journey Deepika! I hope you post lots of pics and posts about your trip, it sounds wonderful!
Bon voyage! Best wishes to your family and loved ones there. Wish I were there too. How nice to get Annika's book too! Over a PR European Weekend in Amsterdam she gave me a mini-macrama bracelet and it's a treasure!
A wholesale fabric market in Delhi I knew nothing about?! Maybe on another trip. Your trip sounds fabulous and I will enjoy it vicariously. Have a wonderful time and I know what you mean about curry powder. On our first trip our host took me to a wonderful spice shop, the kind of wonderful little shop that a local needs to take you to. I cook and I make my own curry powder, so I knew not to ask for any. I understand that packaged curry powder is an English concoction.
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