Delhi: Back to the Beginning

Last stop: Delhi.  It could just as easily have been the first stop for a few days, but instead we saved a few days at the end for some sightseeing there. 
 
The first stop was Humayun’s tomb.  It certainly doesn’t hold the name cache of the Taj Mahal, but it is an impressive structure, as are the grounds and smaller tombs around it.  The tranquility of the Humayun’s final resting place was soon followed by the hustle and bustle of the old city.  Staying with the Muslim influence on the city, we visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, an equally as impressive architectural feat to Humayun’s tomb. 
   
A rickshaw ride plunges us through the narrow streets and fills our senses.  The sights and the smells amidst the hustle and bustle of India’s largest city are piquant.  We stop for some tasty samosas.  We sit in a perfumery and blend our own mixtures to make our own scent.  One of the expert perfume makers rates our perfumes and declares a winner.  No big whoop—my scent wins; it’s good to know that I have another potential career to fall back on. 
   
The Jain temple proves to be an impressive display of humanity.  Their huge kitchen feeds people all day long.  We walk back and witness the production first hand.  It’s impressive.  Like all of the architecture we’ve seen, the temple itself is beautiful.  Inside is palpable reverence.
 
Our day ends with a visit to the jewelry market, filled with buzzing activity.  It’s been a day filled with sensory stimulation.  It’s been a jampacked two weeks.  We filled out days and explored many places.  There is still so much more of India to see.  I’m already thinking about my next visit.