Mumbai

  • Mumbai

    Mumbai has an undeserved reputation as a city you should get out of as quickly as possible, if at all you happen to land there. Although not abundantly rich in spectacular attractions like temples, monuments and palaces, Mumbai is a vibrant metropol, bustling with life and energy. Well worth at least a quick visit. The…

  • The Indian Wedding!

    Indian weddings are widely reputed for their wildness and colourfulness. What I experienced in Mumbai did nothing to diminish that reputation! After a somewhat chaotic late-night arrival, some hours of sleep and a bit of sightseeing, I was more than ready for the first of 4 receptions of the engagement party. At a place called…

  • Arriving in Mumbai!

    Mumbai Airport – a chaotic experience! 🙂 From the flight, I entered the crowded airport terminal building in Mumbai at 2:30 am. At least 3 unrelated queues seemed to be cutting through each other in a system that apparently no first-time visitor was supposed to understand anyway. Designed to confuse first-time visitors, I guess. I…