Arrived in Delhi

Well I've arrived in Delhi OK. But can't check-in to the hotel for another hour (9am) so killing time using the free internet access.
Hotel looks nice and clean with friendly staff, and they brought me a cup of chai (tea) which was nice.

It's warm, 20+deg at 5:30 when the plane landed, and the usual Indian city smog. Not seen much on the way in as it was still dark when we landed and the sun only came up about an hour ago.

The BA flight was good but I defiantly got spoilt on previous long haul flights. 'Tis a little cramped in coach :(.

Delhi Airport is typical of an Indian Airport - organised chaos. A 'health check' is done on arrival which involves filling out a form - that's it. Then you have to wait ages for the bags to come through.

I did as the guide book suggested and got a pre-paid taxi voucher from the Police control booth. 250Rs. (3.25GBP) Driver didn't know the hotel exactly so we drove around and around for a bit till he found the Hotel. I think he was gunning for an 'additional payment' but I stuck to my guns and insisted that the trip was pre-payed and it worked. 3.25 for a 40min drive is not bad.

Just need to get my head down for a bit and go to to the local ATM for cash . The Tour meeting isn't till 6pm local so got some time to relax.