Episode 313 : Au Léh- Day 0

Like it always happens, when I claim that the universe is out to conspire against me, I end up looking pessimistic. The flight is delayed, but only by thirty minutes.

At security check, the guards are amused after checking out my riding jacket. 'Bullet proof aa', one asks. 'Racer aa', another asks. I just grin.

Outside the Delhi airport, traffic is bumper-to-bumper. Hello Delhi, it has been a while.

The fun starts tomorrow afternoon. A gruelling ride in the heat, dust and traffic awaits us.