Dubai - Stifling heat! It was like standing inside an oven. Ironically,it also turned to be the coldest part of the trip as we took a few runs at Ski Dubai - the indoor ski facility. - before taking a desert safari where we climbed and slid down giant dunes in a 4x4 SUV. It was a blend of going over cresting waves in a boat and the exhilaration at the top of a rollercoaster.

Delhi - an incredible journey into a different world of people, language, food and chaos. We walked the Old City's crowded back alleys shared with motorcycles, tuk-tuks, carts and throngs of people. We tried the local fare (with some guidance) ranging from the stuffed Parawathes in a small street stall serving since 1875 to a sumptuous dinner at the Imperial Hotel's. Spice Road which has not changed very much since British Colonial rule. Agra - we took ...