After breakfast, we gathered for our last group reflection. Jane was staying here in Siliguri and would meet up with Jan, Michelle and Jackie on Sunday morning for their last flight home. At the gathering we expressed our gratitude for the wonderful learning experiences and shared some ideas for future trips. Mr. Aloke, Jane and Sr. Sabrina accompanied us to the airport where we said our goodbyes.
Delhi airport is very impressive--as good as any most of us had seen. We found our way to the pre-paid taxis and negotiated our price (350 rupees or $7) for each of the two cabs. The trip to the Hotel Metro Heights in Karol Bargh was an adventure. The heat in Delhi (41 degrees) was very challenging. even with the windows open the cabs (no A/C) felt like blast furnaces. The cab driver for Nicki, Jackie and Les drove 200 metres the wrong way on a divided highway to get to a propane gas filling station. We were asked to leave the cab while he refueled. With visions of the driver escaping with our luggage, we maneuvered into a position where we could block his way. Fortunately, our suspicions were unfounded.
Both drivers had difficulty finding the hotel and had to stop for directions several times. Our rooms were comfortable with A/C and good showers. We ate a rather insipid meal in the hotel restaurant.
Delhi airport is very impressive--as good as any most of us had seen. We found our way to the pre-paid taxis and negotiated our price (350 rupees or $7) for each of the two cabs. The trip to the Hotel Metro Heights in Karol Bargh was an adventure. The heat in Delhi (41 degrees) was very challenging. even with the windows open the cabs (no A/C) felt like blast furnaces. The cab driver for Nicki, Jackie and Les drove 200 metres the wrong way on a divided highway to get to a propane gas filling station. We were asked to leave the cab while he refueled. With visions of the driver escaping with our luggage, we maneuvered into a position where we could block his way. Fortunately, our suspicions were unfounded.
Both drivers had difficulty finding the hotel and had to stop for directions several times. Our rooms were comfortable with A/C and good showers. We ate a rather insipid meal in the hotel restaurant.
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