Well, I’m in the 3 stage of the trip around the world in eight days. This evening finds me in Delhi, India – the capital of the world’s largest democracy. This is a bustling metropolis of over 17 MILLION people, making Bangalore look quaint with its mere 5 million inhabitants….Thus far, we’ve managed to attempt to check in at the wrong hotel, the ITC Sheraton instead of the ITC Sheraton – you’re confused and think I’ve made a typo? Nope, that’s just it. The hotel varies by district vs. hotel name. It’s an important lesson to be very specific about where you want to go particularly when Hindi is not your second language.

Before popping on the plane to head up here from Bangalore, I was able to tour the palace in that city which was commissioned by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wadiyar (who already had a palace in Mysore.) Apparently, his other two wives lived in this palace, one of whom was native Chinese and had a hand in decoration which explains some of the eclectic choices mixing Chinese and Indian culture. There were great photos all over the palace and some pretty interesting decoration choices too like taxidermy of elephant’s feet used as bar stools…I have a couple of pictures, but am unable to unlock them from my phone at present.

While the trip has been productive and fun, I do miss home and my family. I can’t lie, I’m ready to head home tomorrow evening.

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