Agra!

We left Bombay yesterday, took a flight to Delhi, took a train this morning to Agra and now I'm here.

Delhi is the capital of India and does have the feel of everything that is capital. It has the historical tourist sights meant for awe with the people beaming of boringness. But the saris are much more beautiful here and the greenery and spaciousness has caught me by surprise. It's nice having fresh air and gaining new perspective after being in Bombay.

We're going to do more touristy things today and then Taj Mahal at night. One of the Seven Wonders of the world I'm excited to see it in all of it's grandness. Amongst the crazy adventures I've had in my first visit to India thus far, I'm glad that this will be one of them.

I miss Bombay so much already. I woke up this morning after being away for one day and I woke up with a tinge of sadness. It's a city so worn down by its own system yet so beautiful from its own people. I'll be back there for a couple of days after this but I'm dreading the departure. I always convince myself that I can live in a place I've visited but Bombay would tear me apart which is why I think I love it so much. You're forced, by your own will, to love or be crushed by it. It truly is a bipolar city and the irony gives it its own vibrant essence. The air can't be as thick anywhere else and the people can't love and hate you at the same time as much as Bombay (as far as I know at least).

There's a lot I'm learning from the city about myself and my place in the world. While every moment is a life changing experience, this is one that has shaked up my life as I know it. Funny that I'm bringing in Fran Fine from The Nanny, but she said, "I'm like an etch-a-sketch right after you've shaken it!" and that's sort of how I feel.