I've come down with the dreaded airplane cold. I've spent two miserable nights trying to get some sleep in between blowing my nose every 3 minutes. My head has felt like it's going to explode. I have lost count of how many different kinds of cold pills and aspirin I've taken. But today (Sunday), I'm starting to feel a little less fuzzy. I may actually be able to eat something and get some work done today.
Despite the cold, I managed to get in a little shopping yesterday. There's lots of stuff to buy here in New Delhi. I picked up some chiffon scarves to give for holiday presents. Then I bought some Pashmina shawls -- one for myself, and a couple of others for family members. These are not like anything you can buy for a reasonable price in the U.S., and they are exquisite. Also, there's a shop here in the hotel that has some beautiful silver pieces. I haven't bought any of these yet, but we'll see.
Today I'm going to work here in my hotel room. I've got a lot to do, and I'm kind of behind because of this crummy cold. It's no fun being sick overseas because you don't have your normal things around you and there's no one to whine and complain to. Fortunately, the hotel is fabulous. I've just got to push a button next to my bed and a butler appears almost instantly to bring me whatever I need. There are butlers on each floor. I could definitely get used to that. Now if only I could get a consistent internet connection...
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