No respite from the Cold wave conditions over Delhi!
Today was worse than yesterday with the sky overcast thoughout the day. The brisk walk to Nehru Park with Shailey in the morning, and a spot of gardening braced me for the day . But by noon the icy winds began to cast its gloom.
Looking back at the week gone by, Delhiites continued to shiver. Seems like the cold wave is almost a worldwide phenomena. Today, I heard that parts of China are experiencing the worst cold wave conditions in 50 years!Hope it gets over in Delhi soon.
India got a drubbing by the Kangaroos in Melborne. Typical of us to falter badly after the heroic victory at the Twenty Twenty world Cup. Forever, dicieving their fans fans after flattering them - that's the Indian Cricket team!
The long awaited Delhi Gurgaon Expressway finally opened. But the newspapers are full of stories about problems being faced by the commuters due to faulty functioning of the controls at the Toll posts Teething troubles I hope.
Lunch at the Islamic Culture Centre on Lodhi road with friends from the US ( the food was nothing to write home about but the decor was impresive with tialled Islamic caligraphy murals on the walls and ceilings of the recently commisioned building. It was followed by tea in Delhi Gymkhana Club alcoves. There was no place to sit by the four fireplaces. But the tea and muffins were nice. Now to the dinner at the Army Golf Course.
It drizzled bit in the evening washing the dust laden trees and plants. The forecast for tomorrow is bright and sunny day. Looking foward to it.
Not much to write about the winter annuals. Not many bud formations or blooms t except the Pansies and Calendulas, (which I didn't plant) noticed. A sample of another fresh bloom in the potted plants at home is added for your viewing pleasure-
Another small dinner get-together being hosted at home tomorrow night for a former colleague leaving on posting abroad to Germany. A mutton and fish menu of home cooked and well tried recipes planned. Chicken is going off the table in Delhi due to the fear of bird flu having spread to several parts of West Bengal and even Pakistan( Karachi)!!
Nothing more for this week.
Good luck to all
1 comment:
Hi Dad,
Looks like your typical hectic social life is as relentless as the cold :)
-ankur
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