Crossing the Road in Delhi

Do you remember the game called 'Chicken' that you played as a child? That should give you some idea of what it is like trying to cross the road in Delhi, except that 'Chicken' is much, much safer. I must have displayed my trepidation my first time because Chrissy, my well traveled friend took it upon herself to explain to me how it is done. You just hold your breath and step off the curb and using every ounce of willpower that you can muster, you propel yourself forward. The oncoming vehicles anticipate your next step and plan the swerve around you. Doing it at night adds a degree of difficulty. If you hesitate, you are lost.