Delhi Belly Bonanza 6-23-11

We arrived in Delhi two days ago and then promptly fell asleep for 15 hours. The stillness was ultimately broken by Rufus vomiting into Mom's hand (later reprised onto Nolan's leg). Luckily some bubble gum pepto bismal and an enormous brunch did the trick of setting his system back in order. Those on the circuit refer to this phenomenon as "Delhi Belly".

Today's adventures included a romp to the National Railway museum in 100 degree heat. This required ice cream for both mother and son and Nolan's first dealings with the videshi or foreigner "discount" so often presented to tourists. Both Rufus and Nolan bravely fought and subdued a very dangerous and handsome tiger (see pictures below) while Mom thoroughly enjoyed the letter that inspired toilets to be added to India's trains under the English. The letter demonstrated a certain Mr. Sen's frustration that he was forced, after evacuating his bowels at a rest stop, to chase the train only to have his lungi fly awry and expose his parts to the the shocked ladies and gentlemen aboard.

After getting our fill of engines and caramels (having inexact change Nolan was presented with these in lieu of rupees by a cashier) we left the slightly disappointing museum for a sticky ride over to India Gate, the Red Fort and the tombs of India's first family (Nehru, Indira, Sanjay, Rajiv) and best known agent of change Gandhi. This required, obviously, more ice cream.

For those missing Rufus most it should be known that he is loving his TRAFFIC JAM game, in excellent health and spirits and a proud photographer. His photos will be updated once Mom figures out how to delete the one he took of her in the shower when he burst in on her yesterday morning. Perhaps he has a future in tabloid journalism.

(Check back soon for photos of the tigers, the trains and the Rufus)