Afghan Darbar (second serving!)

March 22, 2012

Since we didn't get to have the spinach dish that was being raved about during our first visit at Afghan Darbar, we decided to head to the place again after shopping for kurtas and dried fruits and nuts.

Sold Out goods!

Unlike our first trip to Lajpat Nagar where Katie and Drew were there to guide us through, we had no idea (though we thought we had) where Afghan Darbar is. We tried asking someone for the Afghan restaurant (since we didn't know what it's name was) and he gave us directions. Great right?! We ended up in a different Afghan restaurant!

The other Afghan restaurant

AARTH-ASTHA Children's Art Work

March 22, 2012

As part of the ICO, we visited an NGO in Delhi. Pawan and Janet are placed at AARTH-ASTHA.

AARTH-ASTHA is an organisation that works towards an inclusive society where people and children with disabilities are respected and valued. AARTH-ASTHA's mission is to work in partnership with children and persons with disabilities and their families, with a focus on the most marginalised and to uphold rights and work with all stakeholders to build an inclusive society.

artworks by children being supported by AARTH-ASTHA

VSO Party for March 2012 Volunteers

March 21, 2012

It's not a welcome or a farewell but it is a party, nonetheless!

Bouganvilla at Delhi spring time

VSO India threw a party for the new batch of volunteers, US! The party was held on the rooftop of the VSO building and you can probably tell by our attire and body languages that it is freakin cold!

Shiver! :p

Muhammad Shah Sayyid's Tomb at Lodhi Gardens

March 19, 2012

Since my doctor's appointment was concluded earlier than I expected, I decided to stop at Lodhi Gardens to check out the tomb that Amanda and I passed by while jogging.

Muhammad Shah Sayyid's Tomb

First Alone Time

March 19, 2012

Well, my skin's allergic reaction was getting worse. The tablet and the cream, originally prescribed by the doctor for my neck allergy, was working. I was sure of it since my neck and collarbone area has shown signs of improvement. Unfortunately, I started having rashes on my arms and legs as well.

First Prescription

American Diner Night

March 18, 2012

After a very long day with the tombs, the jazz and the art, I spent Sunday holed up in my room. Well, actually, I was supposed to go with Amanda, Rosie and Julie (Sue as well?) to the Gandhi Smriti, the house where Mahatma Gandhi stayed until the time he was assassinated. The thing was, when apparently they were knocking at my room, I didn't hear a thing. I blamed my iPod-headset-used-for-Aspi-movie-marathon for that.

So, for the evening, I decided to come with them instead to the American Diner, one of the non-members-can-access food places at the India Habitat Center (Eatopia, the other one, is like a food court, not in an SM kind of way).

Can you see the turban? The boy's turban is smaller (top knot)
than the man's (all around). Probably due to hair length.

It's like the design in Diner Dash. hehe
Clippings and photos are of Bee Gees I think.

Love Intoxication Exhibit at India Habitat Center

March 17, 2012

So, after the Jazz Festival, we headed to our home base area, Lodhi Colony. We stopped at the India Habitat Center as Julie (or was it Chris) wanted to withdraw some money before heading for dinner. So, while they do that, me and Kevin went for the on-going art exhibition (free to enter!) dubbed Love Intoxication.