Because the days I have left in India are numbered, I've been trying to maximize my time and visit as many places as possible. I'm fortunate enough to have Magdalena to help me navigate and introduce me to all of the must-see sites in Delhi. Also, because Janice, Megan, and Erin had the weekend free, I had some new friends who were just as excited to sight-see as me.
We had a lazy morning on Saturday, which was much needed since I had an awful stomach virus all night long. India has not been agreeing with my tummy! I normally boast about the strength of my immune system, but the combination of new, rich foods, extreme heat, and poor air quality has definitely tested the waters.
On Saturday, we headed off to a really unique area of Delhi, called Hauz Khaz. We first walked through a beautiful park that was full of green, animals, and ancient mosques. If it wasn't 110+ degrees, this would have been the perfect running spot. Its really too bad that my running shoes have not once left my suitcase :(
Hauz Khaz had the most posh and interesting atmosphere. It was obvious that we were in a more affluent area of Delhi, studded with cafes, art galleries, and boutiques. I felt as if I had briefly left India and entered a little European village.
We found a quaint little Italian restaurant that was the perfect spot for lunch. We spent time sharing about our days at Ashish and also talking about our passions and visions for working with children with disabilities. Although we are on the other side of the world, many of the same challenges that exist in the practice of special education in the US have also been present here. We discussed how challenging it may when trying to identify the needs of the professionals we've collaborated with here and how to support their development as an NGO and ministry in a sustainable about way. Although I cannot describe how much I value the relationships with the Indians I've met here, it has also been such a blessing to have a few other westerners here to process our experiences together. Hearing others express their thoughts on being in India has enriched my own ability to process my time here.
When our bellies were full, we headed out to see some of the ancient structures. Hauz Khaz was a village built sometime between the 14th and 16th century and has several Islamic tombs, in addition to a mosque and seminary. This site was not overrun with tourists either (perhaps the heat scared them away!), which was wonderful and the sites were beautiful.
On Saturday, we headed off to a really unique area of Delhi, called Hauz Khaz. We first walked through a beautiful park that was full of green, animals, and ancient mosques. If it wasn't 110+ degrees, this would have been the perfect running spot. Its really too bad that my running shoes have not once left my suitcase :(
Hauz Khaz had the most posh and interesting atmosphere. It was obvious that we were in a more affluent area of Delhi, studded with cafes, art galleries, and boutiques. I felt as if I had briefly left India and entered a little European village.
We found a quaint little Italian restaurant that was the perfect spot for lunch. We spent time sharing about our days at Ashish and also talking about our passions and visions for working with children with disabilities. Although we are on the other side of the world, many of the same challenges that exist in the practice of special education in the US have also been present here. We discussed how challenging it may when trying to identify the needs of the professionals we've collaborated with here and how to support their development as an NGO and ministry in a sustainable about way. Although I cannot describe how much I value the relationships with the Indians I've met here, it has also been such a blessing to have a few other westerners here to process our experiences together. Hearing others express their thoughts on being in India has enriched my own ability to process my time here.
When our bellies were full, we headed out to see some of the ancient structures. Hauz Khaz was a village built sometime between the 14th and 16th century and has several Islamic tombs, in addition to a mosque and seminary. This site was not overrun with tourists either (perhaps the heat scared them away!), which was wonderful and the sites were beautiful.
Hauz Khaz was definitely a hidden gem of Delhi!
Sarah, I just read your posts and they made me miss you even more (thanks a lot :)). Sarah, it was an absolute dream having you here with us. You were my personal gift and also such a huge blessing to Ashish and all the friends you made in India! You are so sweet to say such nice things about our family, we loved having you join our tribe while you were here that's for sure! Miss your amazing spirit and smile, but will look forward to the rebirth of our fellowship. Good luck with the dissertation and can't wait to hear about your time in ACE...yea!
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