Grown up in a warm sunny place, I was not prepared for the winter life. Be specific, the Delhi climate. Delhi has got a climate which swings from one extreme of temperature to other like a pendulum. It is dull, gloomy and grey for a tertile from November and burning red hot for a semester from April.
The first time when I landed in Delhi, I tried to enjoy the winter, walking with hands tucked in , vapours coming out with each breath and new fashion clothes in the streets. But the enjoyment did not last long. It was difficult even to touch the floor bare foot, the water is ice chilled, the food is cold in two minutes and I cannot live without wearing two layers of clothes.
This is my third winter in Delhi. I know what to expect. The key in winter is to keep yourself warm. Wear sweater all the time, cover the peripheral parts while driving, change damp clothes as soon as possible, have extra petrol in the bike and a warmer in the room. Rather than the temperature, it is the dampness and humidity that makes life difficult. It is very easy to get respiratory tract and enteritis easily during this vulnerable time.
More over today I am not feeling out, may be due to last night's duty. But still I felt I has to note this strange moodiness associated with winters. And I miss my Mom's food.
The first time when I landed in Delhi, I tried to enjoy the winter, walking with hands tucked in , vapours coming out with each breath and new fashion clothes in the streets. But the enjoyment did not last long. It was difficult even to touch the floor bare foot, the water is ice chilled, the food is cold in two minutes and I cannot live without wearing two layers of clothes.
This is my third winter in Delhi. I know what to expect. The key in winter is to keep yourself warm. Wear sweater all the time, cover the peripheral parts while driving, change damp clothes as soon as possible, have extra petrol in the bike and a warmer in the room. Rather than the temperature, it is the dampness and humidity that makes life difficult. It is very easy to get respiratory tract and enteritis easily during this vulnerable time.
More over today I am not feeling out, may be due to last night's duty. But still I felt I has to note this strange moodiness associated with winters. And I miss my Mom's food.
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