It's 12:15 am. C and I are at the Hotel Corus, Connaught Place, enjoying their internet connection. We got to speak to Steve and leave a message for B & L via Skype. It's hard to be so far away, but it's also reassuring to be able to get in touch so quickly.
A little late for extensive narrative. The flight was comfortable. C slept for most of it. (Lucky, her.) It's very warm and humid here - no surprise. We were met at the airport by a gentleman holding a sign with my name.
Beyond feeling a little anxious, a little excited and a little sad, one thing that struck me as we arrived at the hotel, was the state of Connaught Place. We had been here on our visit in the summer of 2008. Even now, evidence of the bombings that fall are evident. Of course it's dark now, making the place seem less vibrant. I'm curious to see it in daylight.
While I feel completely safe, the scaffoldings and boarded-up areas are a sobering reminder.
And I mean it. We are entirely safe.
More soon.
View from our room
3 comments:
It was so good to hear your voice! Even if it was skyped. :-)
You better not be awake yet if you're up that late.
So great to hear from you from so far away. Beautiful view from your room--hope you're having a great first day!
Hi Margaret--it's so good to read about your trip so far...sounds like you've been busy with getting connected and finding your way, in many respects. It's interesting to know that there is such an organized Fulbright entity...I would have guessed you got your funding, and went off on your own travels to accomplish the goals of your project...seems to be more complicated and organized than I imagined.
Celia's blog has been nice to read as well--to hear of the same day from her perspective. I loved the pictures of the palace too!
all the best to you both,
hugs and smiles, Beth
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