Update

I've been here a week now and pretty much all I've done is work. I'm going out to sightsee a bit today but need to get back early enough so I don't mess up my wake/sleep pattern. Have to go back to work tomorrow...it's Sunday morning here so I'm going down for breakfast in a bit, then take in a bit of the city. Won't have a personal escort this time...just a driver from the hotel.

In the Philippines

Wow, that was a long trip and I didn't sleep very well on the plane so took a nap today...it was tonight here but daytime back home. I just got back from breakfast and will go to work tonight (actually it will be tomorrow back home...Lord time can be confusing when you are half-way across the globe but working home day hours).

Anyway, no pictures yet but hope to take some soon.

I'm convinced my body doesn't like going this far from home...I've got jetlag bad! I only hope no taking a class and resting this first day will help me get over it quickly.

Today is the day

Almost ready...need to shower and get dressed, then I'm off. Not leaving snow this time but it is chilly. From what I understand, the Philippines will be hot.

Atlanta to Detriot to Japan to the Philippines...it's a long trip and add the time getting ready, driving to the airport, the layovers and it's well over 24 hours. I only hope the flight is smooth. The flight over to India was bumpy and I didn't sleep well. The flight home was great and I got some great sleep...of course I'd been up over 40 hours prior to leaving so I'm sure exhaustion helped! Which is why I'm glad I didn't get much sleep last night, that way I'll be sleepy for the trip! Right now I'm a bundle of nerves.

Going to the Philippines

I'm almost finished packing...need another hour, then hit the bed...I'll be up early tomorrow for the flight. I'm excited about the trip and I'll post pictures as soon as I hve some. Gonna miss home but I like traveling, seeing new things, trying new food and meeting new people.

One week is not long enough between trips. I've not gotten everything done that needed to be done but it's going to have to wait until I get back.

Getting ready for the next trip

Only a couple more days until I'm off to the Philippines. This will be a long one...three weeks. I hope I can get out to see some of the sights. I went shopping for a swim suit and was totally grossed out! I hate being fat! I've lost 30 lbs so far but I need to get another 48 lbs off this old body and get toned up...plus my psoriasis is flaired up so yuck, I'm disgusting. I'm going to purchase a swim suit anyway and maybe even use it while I'm there. The exercise will do me good.

I'll post pics when I take them...started packing today and I'm trying to lighten the load this time even though this trip is longer, I just have to learn to pack lighter.

Delhi

Street market in Delhi.

These 3 wheeled trucks are used all over India.

Dilli Haat - One of the vendors in the Heart of Delhi.

Dilli Haat - Down the avenue in the Heart of Delhi.

One of the set of government buildings.

India Gate.

Presidents House.

Honestly can't remember which one this is, just remember the dome is covered in gold.

Government building.

Supreme court complex.

One of the market vendors in Dilli Haat (Heart of Delhi).

I only had a few hours to sightsee and shop in Delhi but Monika showed me as much as she could in the short time. As I've said in other posts, I'm planning more time next trip to take in the sights.

I didn't realize I would like the food as much as I did..the food was great. Everyone was so nice and there are loads of sights to see so next time I'm going to take time to see more.

More from Hyderabad

Me outside the museum in Hyderabad.

Looking out from the Charminar at the street...Hyderabad, India.

Down on the street near the Charminar...thought I was going to get run over...pedestrians definitely do not have the right of way!

One of the state hospitals near the Charminar in Hyderabad.

Ok, I know I have this one in another post but I just love this scene.

I'm definitely planning on seeing a lot more next trip. I really hope I get to make the same trip next year.