In rockin' Mumbai

Aahhh … the thought of not having to work on a Monday morning is a luxury in itself. The past two days have been spent shopping. Am visiting Mumbai after more than two years, but it so many ways, it feels like yesterday. The same crowded streets, people rushing about in a hurry to get somewhere, the polluted dusty air. Yes, the traffic has gotten to be more insane (if such a thing was possible) but that’s about it. The title of this blog is inspired by the huge amount of road constcruction underway in Mumbai - all the roads are lined with concrete blocks - and the ride, be it in a car, auto-rickshaw or a bus is positively rockin! :)

While en flight– I managed to click a picture of the view from my seat. These are some clouds at 35000 feet. My flight was uneventful, I was fortunate enough to have both my bags arrive with me – intact. After having heard of various horror stories from people – I heaved a sign of relief when I saw both my bags on the conveyor belt!

I’m still waiting for my taste of the authentic Mumbai paani-puri & bhel, since none of my family or friends are willing to take me for some until I have “acclimatized” myself to the environment. I’m being made to drink mineral water – something that I absolutely detest. But then – as one of my aunts put it – “It’s better to walk around with a bottle of drinking water, than have to run around for water!”