Delhi chilling at The Claridges

We got up about 8.30 after our long train ride the day before. Not bothering with breakfast we had decided to head straight toThe Claridges to chill out. 

We met Tony and Dave in the lobby.

Taking a cab it took about half an hour, a leisurely drive, no erratic lane changes and not to much horn blowing. We arrived calm and collected.

It was all rather overwhelming, such opulence, we were swept in and our bags scanned. An obsequious man in a terrible pin stripe suite took charge of us.

We were pleased that we were able to check in straight away. Our room was very nice but full of cushions!!

As you would expect it is beautiful, the lobby has sweeping staircases down both sides and flowers everywhere. Everyone is very polite and wants to help you. We were a bit overcome by it all at first and felt out of place.
Despite knowing there were four restaurants, investigating the options for food was not as easy as it should be. We had to resort to good old Google as there is no written information anywhere. 

Venturing down to lunch we chose Pickwicks restaurant in which we could have more or less anything, pasta, pizza, burgers, salads, fish and chips, Indian food and quite a bit more. I had a Cobb salad as I was craving salad and it had avocado in it, along with egg, bacon, chicken, tomatoes, olives, walnuts and a strong blue cheese. It was very tasty and just what I fancied. James shad a club sandwich with yummy chips, which he enjoyed too.

After this we just vegged in the room. James went to sleep, he is struggling with a cough and nose troubles, so not sleeping at all well. 

I caught up with a few days diary, editing and trying to match photos up. The photos are being a pain as we both have cameras and phones and trying to coordination them on James tablet is not as easy as it should be.

We decided that we didn't need any more food, we had some nuts and crisps, so chose to watch a film and have a beer in the room. 

I slept fairly well but James didn't againRead more