Extended reading: non-fiction 1 Look at the pictures. Which country do you think this is? Memories from Delhi My name is Suzy. I am eighteen years old and a student in London. three weeks ago I was teaching English at a language school in Tokyo. The work is done and I decided to take a vacation! I wanted to travel around the world. I put some clothes in a backpack, found my passport, bought a new pair of trainers and said goodbye to my friends. I was sad to leave, but I was looking forward to my new adventure, I always wanted to go to India, so I bought a ticket to Delhi. I took a taxi to the airport. I remember being really nervous. Was I right? Should I stay in Tokyo? Or maybe I should go back home to London? I called my mother from the airport and she told me not to worry. He said if I wasn’t happy. I could have left it and gone home. I sat on the plane and felt happier. I watched a few movies and the time passed quickly. I chatted with people around me and made new friends by the time we arrived. One of them was from Delhi. He gave me the address of a hotel and I spent my first night there. The next day, I explored Old Delhi, the traditional part of the city. Chandni Chowk is the main street, very busy, full of cars, cycle rickshaws, handcarts, people and animals. You can find India’s oldest and busiest bazaars here, selling a variety of goods including jewellery, materials, perfumes and of course street food. I love Golgapa, which is a type of bread filled with spicy chickpeas and potatoes. Indian sweets are also delicious. One of the most interesting places I have seen in Delhi is Humayun’s Tomb. This monument is a bit like the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, but it is older. This tomb was built in 1570. It is a very beautiful building and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Another great place to go is the Red Fort. which was built in 1638. You can see a sound and light show at night which is really amazing. I plan to spend a few more days in Delhi because I like it so much. I’m going to visit the National Museum tomorrow because I’ve heard the art is amazing. After that, I’ll get back on the road and let you know where I decide to go. Bye for nowl Suzy 64 Wide Reading: Memories from Delhi
