The final holiday post of our trip to the mountains -
but tomorrow there will be one special Menorise piccie…
At Delhi
Airport we had time between connections to enjoy the ambiance. It is a shiny place full of interesting
features and I am wondering if it isn't owned and run by British interests, for
the announcements were in English (as in London accent) and English-accented
Hindi, plus many of the retail outlets and food points were of distinctly
British origin! Plenty of top-end Indian
stuff too of course. Needless to say Emm
couldn't help herself… (don't fret she knows by now she's the source of much
mirth!) Have to admit I was not entirely
immune, as I found one small Nandi murti (bull statue) which I was most happy
to add to my bag.
Here are
some of the artworks to be found in the large and airy halls.
We had
time for a meal before boarding the Air India Boeing777-300 which was in
international flight. It has arrived
from New York and was terminating in Mumbai.
We virtually had the craft to ourselves - poor quality photo and first
time using one of the 'trick' modes on the 'Nik', but it gives you an
idea.
As we
came into Mumbai, the sun was setting and there were many storm clouds
about. This gave spectacular sky
views. Here is something to whet your
appetite and do please keep an eye on the SUNday posts over at MY TAKE for a
whole series of them. Thank you for 'watching'!
Tomorrow is the regular Menorise slot and Sunday, I tell you the tale of
travel to the Land Down Under… (oh yes, you might guess it was not smooth
runnings…)
The shop that caught my eye is called episode. Check out their website on www.episode.com
ReplyDeleteThey have quality products, at reasonable prices, and what is more the staff at the airport store were really nice. But I found most Indian shops to be helpful. Everyone shops but a laugh is had at my expense. That is fine, I have broad shoulders. I had so many people that I had to buy gifts for. That is my excuse and sticking to it. Have a great day folks. You might get a glamour shot of me in saree, as we have to attend a wedding today.
Those elephants are wonderful those seats on the plane look comfortable too.
ReplyDeleteMy friend went to India last year she was enthralled with the place so different.
Merle..............