September 11th
We are still attempting to shake off the jet leg...because accidentally sleeping from 3 to 6PM and than trying to sleep at night just isn't awesome. Russ took us via metro and rickshaw (we lived to tell) to a market called "Delhi Haat".
However, Russ first took us to a local meat market NOT frequented by tourists. PETA would not approve. The smell of chickens slaughtered on the spot, pig carcasses, varying animal innards hanging and for sale, and baskets of sting rays, squid, and fish of all kinds thickly enveloped us as much as the clouds of black flies. We would occasionally smell the pungent aroma of garlic, chilies, and cilantro. Men old and young we're sitting in amongst the varying types of meat, preparing them in all various manners for sale.
Delhi Haat was not unlike M-Block market, except that the practice and art of bartering felt to be amplified. God bless Russ for his Hindi-speaking and bartering abilities; we came away less broke than we otherwise would have. It is monsoon season now, and we felt its wrath while in Delhi Haat. The torrential rain (although not long lasting) poured in small rivers off of the market stalls tarp roofs, while workers swept the pooling water with straw brooms towards a downgrade. Others rolled up rugs, pashminas, and other sale items and moved them to dry ground.
We are still attempting to shake off the jet leg...because accidentally sleeping from 3 to 6PM and than trying to sleep at night just isn't awesome. Russ took us via metro and rickshaw (we lived to tell) to a market called "Delhi Haat".
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| Rickshaw transportation |
However, Russ first took us to a local meat market NOT frequented by tourists. PETA would not approve. The smell of chickens slaughtered on the spot, pig carcasses, varying animal innards hanging and for sale, and baskets of sting rays, squid, and fish of all kinds thickly enveloped us as much as the clouds of black flies. We would occasionally smell the pungent aroma of garlic, chilies, and cilantro. Men old and young we're sitting in amongst the varying types of meat, preparing them in all various manners for sale.
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| Sting Ray for supper... |
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| Sea food buffet anyone? |
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| Silk, wool, & cotton shawls |
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| Threat of Monsoon rains on the streets outside Delhi Haat |
I love Delhi Haat... just to see all the different KINDS of things you can get in India... different states having such distinct types of material and food. Did you try any "momos"? (steamed or fried) You just can't be bullied by the enthusiastic salesmen!
ReplyDeleteSteamed AND fried momos Glyn! Nate is much more savvy in dealing with the salesmen...he actually loves it!
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