Mark Dalton

Its typical really, 4 days before I’m due to fly home and I am getting into the swing of things. Last week was a much better week. It was still very busy, but things are starting to feel more

controlled and I personally feel as if I am starting to make progress.

So yesterday I thought I’d take the day off. I had a nice lay in and a leisurely breakfast before meeting up with Laurence and heading into New Delhi to meet Chris and a few of the Indian guys for a few beers and a late lunch. It was Chris’s 40th so it seemed like a a good excuse. We started off at a place called Blues and after a cocktail and a couple of beers we headed to a local restaurant called Karims. (Check the Photo Gallery)

It was nice to hang out and get out of the hotel. Life here really does play out right in front of your eyes, and it never sleeps. I got back to the hotel about 18:00 had a couple more beers and kicked back in front of the movie channel.

This morning I woke up early but laid in bed watching cartoons. I eventually got up about 09:30 and wandered down for breakfast with the papers. After breakfast I went back to the hotel room and got a couple of hours work down and now, well i am typing this and then I am going to catch up with some personal email, and afterwards I am going to go and lay by the pool for an hour or two.

It’s been a little longer than I intended between updates this week but I am finally finding my feet. The jet lag that kicked in over the weekend was still messing with me Monday and Tuesday, to add to that “Delhi Belly” finally caught up with me Monday.

So Tuesday night I came in about 19:00 had a shower and went to bed. I didn’t wake up until my wake up call at 08:00 the following morning. Since then I have felt normal and the belly is also a lot better, although not perfect.

I went out yesterday and looked at some apartments. I looked at three, all of which were furnished three bedroom places with en-suites, lounge / dinner, and kitchen’s. The first was the best an also the newest but I have asked to see some more. Otherwise it’s pretty much been work hotel sleep, work hotel sleep. So I am really looking forward to this weekend.

Oh by the way I am now not returning to the UK until the 3rd August and then I will be home for about a week.

Just wanted to say thanks to all the people who have left comments. It’s much appreciated. It’s funny being so far away and having all the normal human interactions, but not your families. Hearing from everybody makes it a lot easier.