Nitar picked me up at 12:30 to head to Delhi for a day of shopping, relaxation, and fun. We started by sweating our way to Khan Market (just back from the US, Nitra had discovered that her car air conditioner know longer worked)/ We made it to the market and got a money spot near Big Chill. While waiting for a table, we made our way down to a shoe store I wanted to check out. I love the sandals in this country. Super cute stone and jewel sandals for $15.
After, we had a delicious lunch at Big Chill. I tried to convince myself to orders something different, but in the end I stuck with what I had the weekend before because it was so freaking delicious. When the meal was complete, we got desert—ice cream is more than necessary on a day like today.
Nitra, happy to be out of the heat and ready for some good food.
We headed back into the sun and drove over to Dilli Haat, where I was determined to buy even more sandals. Um, wow. If I couldn't have Nidhi with me, Nitra sure was the right person to have along. Her bargaining skills were amazing. Seriously, the girl deserves an Oscar. Before we passed out from sun stroke, I managed to get three more pairs of sandals (get excited Mandi, one of these is for you) and four scarfs. I've never had so much scarves/stoles in my life. I'm kind of excited.
Next stop, Hibiscus Spa in Vasant Kunj.
If's official, India has the most amazing spas in the universe. Granted, I'm only basing this off of my one experience, but it's the best I've ever had. For less than the price of a haircut, I received: manicure, pedicure, head/neck/shoulder massage, full-body Swedish message, and facial. I had barely started the pedicure and I was ready to die and go to heaven. I believe Nitra even had a picture of me at the end of the evening withe a face mask on, cold compresses on my eyes, someone messaging my shoulders, and someone else painting my finger nails. For approximately $40, you essentially are treated like royalty. Friends, if you ever come to India, seriously consider taking a spa day!
Before Hibiscus Spa, dying of heat exhaustion in Nitra's car.
After Hibiscus Spa. Please note the extreme difference.
We closed down the spa and headed to The Promenade to grab some food and see a late movie. Nitra assured me that this was an experience I must have. We bought tickets for Toy Story 3—you actually pick your seats and they are all assigned. At 11:00 p.m. we headed into the theater and found out seats—super plush, reclining movie seats. I have never felt so comfortable at the movies. About halfway through the movie, the lights came on and there was an intermission. A freaking intermission at the movie theater! Genius! Nitra and I got up to grab some coffee. But have no fear, if you don't want to actually get up at intermission, there are servers on hand to take your order. I can't even imagine this happening in the US. It was amazing.
A wonderful day with a fabulous friend. I couldn't ask for a better way to end my stay here.
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