Did you know, if things continue according to the current schedule.

In 2008 Dave and I will have spent 141 nights apart (38.5% of the time).

And I will have spent 160 nights not in my own bed (43.7% of the time).

However, we’re seeing more of each other than we did in 2007, so I can’t complain….too much.

Yesterday we actually went out and saw something other than our hotel. We went to Old Delhi, and the Red Fort. I got stared at – a lot. It was really strange and made me a bit uncomfortable. I also had two random guys ask if they could have their picture taken with me.

I found out today at work from one of the Americans here that it was most likely because of the blond highlights in my hair. I wish I had known that was the reason yesterday though, so I could have told them they’re not natural. Then maybe I wouldn’t end up on some Indian dudes’ MySpace pages.

There’s also a chance that the dudes will bring the photo in to try to get a visa to the US, showing it as proof of them with their very good American friend.

*sigh*

This is why I tell people I’m Canadian. And I always say, “I’m Canadian, eh”, when I say it – just so they don’t question me. And if they do question me, I’m from Toronto and work for a company that does Port-a-John rentals.

The Fort was cool though. I think I am going to take Dave back there on Thursday/Thanksgiving.

We went to a government run market after the fort. It was nice because people don’t hound you to buy things. The prices are fair too, so if you don’t want to bargain with them you don’t have to. I am definitely going back.

I was not in a shopping mood Sunday and so the only thing I bought was a little musical instrument thing for like $2, I don’t know what I’ll do with it – it’s cute though. If I end up giving it to one of you as a souvenir, pretend I didn’t just tell you it was only $2.

Also, I apparently did not get the memo on nose piercing, and pierced my nose on the wrong side. Everyone here (minus one American from CA that I met at the Fort) has the left side done. According to my internet research, the left side of the body is said to be tied to the reproductive organs. So they pierce the left side because it is supposed to ease child birth. When I get pregnant I am putting like 8 or 9 holes in the left side of my nose.

I had two goals set for this trip:

1 – Go to the Taj Mahal

2 – See 5 people on a motorcycle

I can cross number 2 off of the list, I saw not one, but two motorcycles with 5 passengers. It’s insane!! Granted three of the riders were kids – but still 5 people!! I don’t know if I should up the ante and shoot for 6 – that seems to be pushing it. In case you are concerned with safety, don’t worry, the men on both bikes were wearing helmets. The women ride sidesaddle, which would scare the crap out of me. (#5 is sitting on his mom’s lap – in case you didn’t see him right away – you can just see his head above her purse.)

Hopefully this Saturday we’ll be making the trip to see the Taj and I’ll be able to put a big ole [DONE] stamp on that as well.