Letters from Hyderabad: Another hot Delhi day

Going to church in India is always so wonderful and refreshing. Not only is it nice to have something familiar (and AC...), but the peace and spirit inside church are just what you need after a week in of bustling streets and busy activities. The members are so faithful and pure, and we so enjoy their testimonies and lessons. It always reminds us of what matters most, and inspires us to live more fully Christ's teachings. The branch we attended actually had a handful of people from Africa, and some refugees from Burma, and there were several sets of missionaries.

We met Maggie there along with her husband and their brand new baby- Maggie served a mission in New Zealand with Kyle. It was so nice to see them! We previously hoped to spend the evening with them, but they had plans with family, so we decided to visit a few more places in Delhi. It worked out well too, because we found out that most historical attractions are closed on Mondays.

So we met up with Claire and visited Red Fort and then wandered through the bazaars of Chandi Chowk until we reached the Jama Masjid. We came just in time to enter the functioning mosque, and we ladies had to don robes so that we were covered. A bit after we left it was time for the call to prayer, which was really beautiful to listen to as we sat on the steps just outside.

In the heat we do not get very hungry, so we usually just eat one meal after breakfast - a combined lunch/dinner around 3 or 4. We decided to try paratha, a fried, stuffed Indian bread - they reminded us of papusas, but with more options for filling. I got one with mixed vegetables, Kyle got one with aloo (potatoes), and then we shared one filled with paneer (Indian cheese). And bonus - they came with a plate of sauces/curries/I'm not sure what to call them. As best we could ascertain, you dip in them and eat them plain on the side. It was so cheap, and so delicious!

I wish we could post more pictures - they just take so long to load! And I'll admit, I really don't whip out my camera that much. I like enjoying the moment without it sometimes. And other times when I really want it out I feel uncomfortable because it's just not the right setting for it. So here are our few for now :)