The last time my husband and I were in India together was 2005. I visited India again with a girlfriend in 2011. I am happy to report that things seem to be improving in India. The streets are cleaner & there are much fewer beggars. However, thankfully everything that makes India wonderful is still here.

I always say that India awakens all 5 senses. It’s visually stunning with so many colors. It’s like walking in a moving kaleidoscope. The air is filled with smells from flowers, incense, & spices. People watching is at a premium accompanied by constantly honking horns & beating drums. Visiting temples requires you to go barefooted awakening your sense of touch. It’s nice to know this has not changed.

On our first day we visited old places located in New Delhi.

On the second day we visited Old Delhi. We enjoyed walking through the bazaar and watching the local people prepare for their main national holiday Diwali.

Diwali is the “Festival of Light” & lasts for 5 days.

Beautiful wedding dresses.

Nothing like a ride through chaos.

Memorial to Gandhi.

I also became extremely popular with some local school children. This must be how celebrities feel.

At the end of our 2nd day, we enjoyed some cardamom & almond tea with our lovely guide Ruby.