Every now and then an invitation comes along that is simply too good to refuse. When my friend Kaustav invited me to attend a Model Railroad Open House in Gurgaon, I knew I had to make the trip. It wasn't just about seeing an impressive model railway layout—we had a few other plans lined up for the visit, making it the perfect excuse for a short getaway. The day began with an early morning IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Delhi. Thankfully, the journey itself was completely uneventful, exactly how I like my flights. Before long, we were descending into Delhi, and the moment the aircraft doors opened, I was greeted by that familiar North Indian winter air. It brought back memories of previous visits, although it also seemed noticeably more polluted than I remembered. Stepping outside the terminal, I made what turned out to be the most expensive mistake of the day. Instead of booking an Uber—or better still, hopping onto Delhi's excellent Metro network—I opted for one of the ai...
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