November 25, 2006

Our Delhi Hotel

Not all hotels are alike and when you're on a budget, that little fact becomes ever more apparent. It's not news that I love a dump. There's more texture, more residue, more everything and our hotel in Delhi hit the spot. I hadn't even made it to reception (3 flights up) when I started making photos.

I was first struck by the chalk-like markings within the letters of the word hotel. I mean, the whole thing is great, just a big sign pointing to a hotel in the middle of a florescent lit stairwell is perfect but then the added hand of scraped-in white marks is a bonus. Throw in some random stains and it's bordering on art.

Not five feet later is the scene on the left. It was that time of day again when all lights are equal and, as usual, it provided. A bus stop across the street gave just the right mix of auto and pedestrian activity as well as a little added lighting. All those wonderful colors contrasted perfectly with the drab yellow of the hallway.

I'd call this a success for now. If nothing else, it'll be a nice souvenir of our Dehli dump.

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