What life has been for the past few days

It has been hard to write about my first impressions of Delhi.  Visibly it is not as bad as I thought it would be.  I thought I would see a lot of poverty, dirt and streets filled with people and beggars but I haven't.  I am located in south Delhi where it is more residential  than a tourist city.  There aren't many temples nor sightseeing places around me.  I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the apartment is.  A few roaches, but have killed a few.  I guess ts goes with apt living. The worst part of India are the streets and walking.  There are no sidewalks.  People do drive on the opposite side of the street so i must be sure I look in the correct direction.  Walking is a challenge because of traffic, no sidewalks, cars parked all over the side of the roads In all directions, head on, front, back... There is no uniformity.  Besides for the traffic, the streets are dirty and dusty, construction materials force you to look at every step.  I am most comfortable in hiking boots, but they don't go with most of my clothes.  There are trees, parks and many open dirt fields which don't seem to be used for anything.  Beauty would not be a word that I would use to describe this place.  Saw a few birds one of them was a pigeon?  I guess they're worldwide!  The markets consist of many stalls next to each other selling fruits, veges, water,juices, breads,  clothes, fish, ice ream, take out.  Mostly they are dirty and crowded.   What have I been doing? Today slept until 9 am!  JC came by and said he was going to the market in Gk-2 at 11.  Ok.  The market was much nicer with "real" stores.  We visited a coffee place very similar to a Starbucks.  Coffee wasn't as good, but nice atmosphere.  Had pizza there.  Oh yes about eating out.  I am told Don't eat on the street at least for a month until my belly builds up some sort of resistance, make sure the staff preparing food use gloves and that the place is clean or recommended. Been ok so far. Got back to room around 1 pm.  JC wasn't feeling well and had to prepare for a work project meeting today.  Usually work mon thru Friday, but sometimes need to work weekends.   I'm bored.  Not used to being on my own with nothing to do.  Not too comfortable to walk around long distances yet.   Been trying to get a map but haven't succeeded yet.  Some say there are Delhi maps others say not.  I'll keep trying but not sure where to look.  Don't think there are Barnes and nobles. Been watching tv and reading.  Reviewed my India book for things in the area. I have dinner plans tonight with melinda, another GHF from Canada working with a different organization, CARE. I should have arrived the same day that she did, April 28 but as you well know I didn't leave then. Saw a restaurant in my tour book in N-Block, about 15 minutes drive.  Need a taxi to get there as its dangerous to walk the streets because of traffic.   If I had a map I would know where to go.  I asked the building manager to call a taxi.  It was decided that the taxi would pick me up, get Melinda, drive us to the restaurant and pick us up and take us home.  Two hours cost $10.  Bargain.   Didn't make it to the restaurant I wanted to go, so I was back at the section I was during the day.  We ate at a place called Rubys which must be related to ruby Tuesdays.  Had Indian food, good.