Delhi, 01/10

Today we met with the volunteer coordinator to get the opportunity to be involved at a shelter that is closer to our flat, to prevent the long commute to the girl's home. She didn't seem pleased with the idea, but she said we could work at one of the informal shelters nearby. We had to cross and cross back this incredibly busy street, the kind of street with the kind of crazy traffic that I believed is associated with Delhi. Due to all the walking we have done in the area that we are living in, dodging cars, rickshaws and motorcycles, I have become a little more acclimated to the traffic here. However, that couldn't prepare me for this street. I'll get a picture of it another day!
While shopping in the market today, I was looking into buying scarves. The girl took us upstairs and I became overwhelmed as she was pulling out beautiful scarves and of course I love scarves so I wanted all of them. However, when it came down to the end and I didn't buy the million scarves she apparently wanted me to, she became angry and rude. So rude, in fact, that I thought about leaving the shop without buying anything at all. Afterwards, Charlette told me that it is typical in these kinds of countries and she has experienced it before. If the merchant spends time with you at all, the feel as if it is necessary for you to buy from them. Well, that explains her behavior but doesn't justify it in my mind. Culture clash!
Anyway, we are off yet again tomorrow because the boys in this shelter will be away playing sports all day. So, we will go to Connaught Place and shop, maybe even see a movie while we're there. I'm excited (: I love shopping.

Location:Sang Trashan Marg,New Delhi,India