Wet Wet WetI never thought that I'd be cold as the Delhi June approached, but in the Auto on the way to work today I could have done with a jumper. Recently, the skies have unloaded on the city, effortlessly plunging the temperatures from mid-40s to early 20s - something the guests on '10 Years Younger' go through hell to rarely achieve. It got so low the other day last week that the weather here was the same as that predicted for Manchester. I could've saved mys...

PVR Prejudice Just a short note to record a negative incident last night. I went to see a film with a few friends (the new Narnia one...one to miss) last night at a branch of the well known PVR cinema chain near where I'm staying. We bought tickets, no problem. But when I approached the metal detectors to enter they stopped me because I was carrying a shoulder bag. Now, there is a sign outside stating that you cannot bring shopping bags into the cinema (a brilli...

EggboundMy stomach's still not right. After almost 4 weeks in India, I've pretty much gotten used to most aspects of life over here: the dust, the haggling, being stared at (because I'm so Goddamn beautiful, naturally). But my stomach refuses to integrate into Indian society. Don't get me wrong, it's better than it was. It is a relief not to have to cross your fingers every time you break wind for mortal fear of an oopsie. I'll take the cramps over that any day o...

Haircut 100I'm in desperate need of a hat. Yesterday I was treated to my first Indian haircut in a tiny barber shop tucked inside a small indoor market. In less than 15 minutes, I've gone from Shaggy to short back and sides. I have to say I was surprised at the quality of the cut. It's just as good as anywhere I've been in the UK, plus you get an Indian head massage. Well, I think it was a head massage. The guy did have his fingers in my ear at one point whilst h...

Naughty Little ChildrenNothing much to report from the work side of things, but the good news is that I am no longer homeless. Alas, I didn't get into the Aussie flat - she really does want to share with girls - but I have taken residence at Dr Puri's Canadian Hospitality guesthouse where I spent my first air-conditioned night yesterday. On reflection, it's probably for the best as it's a hell of a lot closer to work, I get my laundry done every day and there's m...