Delhi Daze

Living on the Backside: "I'm still at the stage where I will stop to admire a plant or tree. It's all new. It's green, hot and humid; a perfect environment for growing things. Frangipani trees are common, ginormous snails (wonder if they're edible), and bougainvillea, one of my favourite shrubs (tree?) is plentiful." First impressions from a newcomer to Delhi.
The Birds and the Bees: "What I had wanted to write about this time was - believe it or not - birds and bees. I just got a bit worried that you might think I was going to give you a 'facts of life' type of thing."
Licensed to Kill: "I decided to get an Indian driving licence - well, you never know when you might need one. Think of it as something I collect, rather than use, as I have various licences but generally prefer to be driven. I'm too nervous when sober and, you get the picture." Stravaig goes to pick up a driving licence.
Monkey Business: Some of the more outlandish rumours that have circulated in Delhi - on British Expat magazine
Rip Off: "Yeah, you read about the warnings in the books, but you think as a savvy traveller, indeed as someone who lives there, that you won't get conned. Even before I entered Palika Bazaar I almost fell victim to one of the scams." Stravaig looks at some of Delhi's most prevalent ripoffs.
British Kite Mark: "Forget Afghanistan, forget the tensions between Pakistan and India. Forget the possibility of terrorist attacks on foreigners. And forget that they're trying to change the right-of-way rule on roundabouts (scary!). The currently most dangerous thing about living in Delhi is the birds." Stravaig involuntarily shares a meal with a feathered friend...