Day 151 (Tues 5 Dec) - Delhi

Up early for breakfast at Sam's cafe in the main bazaar.

Took a rickshaw from the main bazaar to the massive gates of the Red Fort. There was a throng of people all pushing and showing outside the gates that was spilling out onto the road. We at first thought it was a queue to get into the Fort, however closer inspection revealed a movie set being prepared just inside the grounds.

Skirted round the eager Indian Bollywood fans, got our tickets and entered the Fort.
Security around and in the grounds was very tight as parts of the Fort are still used by the Indian Army. Still having two gun emplacements just outside the main entrance to the fort seemed overkill.

Spent the morning pottering round the enormous fort( [1], [2], [3] ) . Quite a nice cool day for a spot of sightseeing! There are some very old and beautiful buildings in the fort counterbalanced by some more modern additions consisting of ugly rectangular barracks (built by the Brits).

After the fort we grabbed a rickshaw to take us to Karol Bagh for a spot of Christmas shopping. Unfortunately Sarb does not understand Jo's methods of shopping so after just 1 hour and a blazing row Sarb decided to cut his losses and go to the Malaysian airlines office to confirm our flights. Jo heartily agreed to this course of action as it enabled her to shop in peace.

Sarb struggled finding a rickshaw to take him to Connaught Place. Finally got one and was so relieved didn't bother haggling when he called his fare.

Found the Malaysian Airlines office and confirmed the flights no problems.

Went to DV8 and relaxed having a beer and reading a newspaper. Jo turned up an hour and a half later laden with shopping bags.

Got a rickshaw back to the hotel and ordered room service as we couldn't be bothered to go out to eat.