Well good morning from Delhi.
It is our first day of sightseeing.
Sam's parents arrived last night.
Yeah.
We've got the full group for travels.
The squad is ready.
We're going to be doing.
We're going to be in Delhi for a couple of days.
Yeah, just a that is how we're kicking things off.
And yeah we just started by walking around today.
We're visiting the Red Fort (लाल क़िला - لال قلعہ‎) right now.
Yeah, and you know what we also have a fancy new camera.
We're shooting with a Lumix.
Maybe the image quality is better.
I hope so.
This camera is going to be cool because we're going to be able to get a lot of slow speed
footage and we're really looking forward to taking a lot of those types of shots.
Especially when we're taking our train rides.
All over India.
Yeah, so right now we're visiting the Red Fort (लाल क़िला - لال قلعہ‎)
and honestly this is probably going to be a bit of a different format because we obviously
want to spend time with Sam's parents.
I don't think we're going to be filming as much but we're going to show you some of the
highlights and kind of see how it works out.
So let's go tour Delhi now.
The Red Fort (लाल क़िला - لال قلعہ‎) turned out to be far larger than
anything I was expecting.
After purchasing our tickets, we entered through the imposing Lahori Gate, then walked through
a bazaar, before finding ourselves in a series of courtyards, audience halls, and imperial
apartments.
So we are quickly discovering this place is pretty amazing.
And just to give you a little bit of background information the Red Fort (लाल क़िला
- لال قلعہ‎) used to be the main residence of the Emperors of the Mughal Dynasty.
And then when the British took over this was turned into a fortress.
Um but it amazing.
It is a huge complex and there is so many different gates and buildings to visit once
you're inside.
So you can just walk and enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
And it is amazing.
It is pretty cool.
All of the walls are made of red sandstone and it just looks beautiful when the sunlight
is hitting it.
So we're really enjoying this.
This is our first attraction of the day and we're already blown away.
Okay Sam so what have we just learned about this place?
About this green lawn.
So apparently back in the day this was the area where there were lion and tiger fights.
Lion and elephant fights.
Oh, elephant fights for the Emperor's entertainment.
Well, there you go.
So that must have been quite a spectacle.
I know.
I couldn't imagine that happening here.
Now it is like just this peaceful grounds and this may be where they have night performances.
Yeah, there is a lot of benches and we've seen like a evening concert advertised.
So yeah.
A different type of entertainment for sure.
A little bit different these days.
A little milder.
Slightly tamer.
So Sam you've been making lots of new friends in between filming.
Lots of new friends.
We're like b-list celebrities.
Just kidding.
We've been posing with a lot of families.
We've been meeting a lot of people.
It is cool.
There has been people traveling to Delhi from like Mumbai and Kashmir and all over the place.
Yeah, from all over India.
All over India.
So it is cool.
There is a lot of tourists from just India itself.
Yeah.
After wandering around the Red Fort (लाल क़िला - لال قلعہ‎) for
an hour or so, it was time for a little break, so we decided to introduce my parents to their
first cup of masala chai in India.
So we're drinking a Masala Chai.
Cheers.
We're taking a little break here at the fort.
Cheers.
From there we went on a short tour of Old Delhi (पुरानी दिल्ली)‎‎
during rush hour, which in retrospect may not have been the best idea.
It was a little too crowded to walk, so we popped into a restaurant for lunch instead.
Alright, so we walked through Old Delhi (पुरानी दिल्ली)‎‎.
What are the first impressions of that?
Very loud.
Lots of traffic.
Lots of honking.
Was it an assault on the senses?
Yes.
Yes but in a good way.
Yes.
Sam do you want to tell us what we're eating today?
Yeah, so we've got a nice spread of food.
Over here we have Palak Paneer which is kind of a spinach curry with big chunks of cottage
cheese.
Yeah.
And over here we have our curd.
Yeah, I forget what that one was and then we have our roti bread.
Nice big thick pieces of bread.
And we're going to share everything.
A feast of feasts.
So what do you think of the bread Dad?
Very puffy.
I'm looking forward to putting the spreads on.
Yeah, so my turn for a bite.
I'm just going to try and get a little bit of everything.
Lots of Palak Paneer.
A bit of curd.
Oh man, that is fantastic.
It is so good.
Loving this meal.
Everything is so cheap so.
We're going to be feasting for a while.
Okay so day two update.
I guess we should explain what we did for the rest of day one.
So we visited the Red Fort (लाल क़िला - لال قلعہ‎).
We had some tea.
Yeah.
Then we wanted to visit Jama Masjid (जामा मस्जिद - جامع مسجد).
The mosque.
Yeah, the biggest mosque in Delhi but unfortunately during the time we went it was closed to foreigners.
It was prayer time.
So we couldn't go.
So we ended up having a really good lunch which we've showed and then we went back and
it was siesta time.
We were all really tired.
And then we just had more food and more food.
Yes.
So today is the start of day two and our first stop is Humayun's Tomb (हुमायूँ
का मकबरा - آرامگاه همایون).
We've just bought our tickets.
It was 500 rupees.
Yeah, 500 each.
Yeah, and it looks amazing already so we're going to start touring.
Exciting.
So Sam you've been to Delhi before but this is one attraction you completely missed.
Yeah, the last time I was in Delhi I had a horrific case of food poisoning so I didn't
get to do this place.
So this is like a brand new experience for me.
It is really cool.
What do you think of it?
It kind of reminds me a little bit of a mini Taj Mahal.
Yeah.
And now that Sam mentions that Humayun's Tomb (हुमायूँ का मकबरा
- آرامگاه همایون) is actually believed to be a precursor to the Taj Mahal
which would come 60 years later.
So there are some architectural similarities.
But I mean we'll decide that for sure once we get
to Agra.
After visiting Humayun’s Tomb (हुमायूँ का मकबरा - آرامگاه همایون),
we took two cycle rickshaws over to the Lodi Gardens (लोधी बाग़ - لودھی باغ).
It was getting close to lunch hour, so first we stopped at “Lodi - The Garden Restaurant”
where we had a really nice meal in an outdoor setting.
From there we were just a few steps away from the actual gardens, which proved to be a popular
spot on the weekend.
So it is a beautiful Sunday afternoon and we have finally made it to the Lodi Gardens.
And it is such a lively place.
There is so many families having picnics and couples wandering around.
Couples wandering around.
There is people playing cricket, badminton and just enjoying being out with family and
friends.
It is just a cool environment.
Like just it is packed.
Packed with people.
Yet it is big enough that you feel like you still get some of your own pockets of space.
The Gardens are named after the Lodhi Dynasty, who ruled parts of northern India from the
mid 15th century to the early 16th century, before the rise of the Mughal Empire.
The gardens contain various tombs and mosques, and it’s a very tranquil setting in what
can otherwise be a very chaotic city.
Well good morning.
It is day three here in Delhi ((दिल्ली ਿਦੱਲੀ)) and this morning we're back
at Jama Masjid . We came early before prayer so that we're able to visit.
So yeah, we're going one of the minarets because apparently you get some really cool views
of Delhi (दिल्ली ਿਦੱਲੀ).
And today is actually our last day in the city so we're just sightseeing in the morning
and then later this afternoon we're going to be catching the train over to the desert
to Jaisalmer.
So that is exciting.
And so begins the accent up the tower.
Alright Sam so we climbed the tower.
What did you think?
We it is our morning exercise today.
It sure was.
We had a big breakfast so that was a good exercise for sure.
Uh, I thought it was actually pretty easy to climb up.
Like the steps were not difficult.
Some other towers I've climbed up before have been really tricky in terms of the stepping.
So that was fine but when you get to the top if you're afraid of heights like we are it
is a bit intimidating but it is also amazing.
So I think it is worth just getting over it and going up and getting a view.
But it can get a little crowded up there so we headed down quite quickly after reaching
the top.
Yeah, so you've got the tower over here and there is only one staircase going up and down
so you're basically competing with people.
Yeah.
And like kind of having to press your body against the wall.
So a little bit stressful I would say.
I wouldn't call it an easy climb.
Like most structures in Old Delhi (पुरानी दिल्ली)‎‎, Jama Masjid (जामा
मस्जिद - جامع مسجد) is made of red sandstone and white marble, and
it also happens to be one of the largest mosques in all of India.
So we're at the train station here in Delhi (दिल्ली ਿਦੱਲੀ) and that
means we are wrapping up the trip here.
What an adventure.
So yeah that is it for our time in Delhi.
That was an assault on the senses.
Oh yes.
Delhi is a very chaotic but yet exciting city and there is a lot to do but it is the kind
of place where once you've seen a few attractions and you're ready to move on yeah.
Yeah, it is time to move on.
And we are moving on.
Where are we off to next?
We're off to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
So this is somewhere I've been before.
I'm so excited to be going there.
So stay tuned for those adventures.
We've got a lot more destinations in India to come.
Bye!