End of day

Next I ventured out to Karol Bagh, one of the commercial centers in Delhi and supposedly home of the biggest shopping center in Asia. I couldn't resist a snack store (Punjab Sweet house) and had to get some chaat. It was good - very good. My first introduction to local indian snacks was great, but then again I was fresh, with fears of getting sick and adventurous. After checking out the local chaat scene, I walked around looking at some of the stores. There was a Bata store nearby - the local shoe company that I was used to from my younger days. They certainly have a come a long way, with pretty good styled shoes, and prices to match. The average shoe cost about 1600.

My biggest and proudest achievement of the day was being asked for directions to various places by over 10 people. I couldn't figure out if it was because I was trying to avoid looking like a tourist and just walking straight with out looking lost or if the people were just desperate for any help. Either way, I felt happy and content - I had achieved my goal - blending in. If I can go on buses without being harassed and looked at strangely, or tripping while getting on and off these moving buses, find my way through these bazaars, guide people to where they're going, I must be blending in.