Our family outing on Saturday started at Hauz Khas Village. The focal
point behind this arty collection of shops and galleries is a water
reservoir created in 1295 by the reigning Alauddin Khilji (hence the
name "Hauz Khas" which translates to "Royal Tank"). On the banks of
the tank are the ruins of a complex of mosques, madrasas and tombs of
ancient Delhi royalty. Now it's a weekend gathering spots where boys
play cricket in its courtyards, families climb up and down the broken
ancient staircases and couples find dark recesses for snuggling.

Just outside the gates of the stone ruins are narrow streets with posh
little clothing stores and art galleries. Dave took us to a cool
little restaurant with amazing food, "The Living Room". Dave and I
split grilled prawns while Broch enjoyed fried calamari for an
appetizer. I then had spinach canelloni, Broch and Dave each got
lasagna - all made with thin, freshly made pasta. The dessert was
Broch's favorite part: Chocolate Pillows with vanilla ice cream.