Jul 20, 2009 - Hindu Temples

So this past Friday and Sunday have probably been my two favorite days since being in Mumbai. ... There were about 7 volunteers from colleges around Mumbai who helped us. ... Later, I went Linking Road, a very famous shopping district in Mumbai. ...

Jul 16, 2009 - Mumbai - Week 3 Recap

Apparently, that's just how life is in Mumbai during the monsoon season. ... Tuesday I felt nearly 100% and spent all day going around Mumbai, despite the craziest and most intense rain I've experienced here. ... The place is on the top floor of a tall (for Mumbai) building and consisted of dark lighting, low chairs and benches, and open air (well except for the plastic protecting us from the rain). ...

Jul 10, 2009 - HMS and sick again!

She's a local Mumbaikar who will be working for us for the next year, hopefully organizing and expanding our programs. ... It was Jayanti's last full day in Mumbai. ... Across the way you could see the new Sea Link, Mumbai's newest bridge that links Bandra (W) with Worli. ... I returned some ridiculously expensive pants (for Mumbai standards) at FabIndia and got 2 pairs of pants and 2 shirts for basically the same price. ... com/Cities/Mumbai/Terror-threat-at-Andheri-Churchgate/articleshow/4760206. ...

Jul 3, 2009 - Slums and Schools

Xavier's College, a Jesuit School in South Mumbai. ... One of the buildings right next to the school was attached during the Mumbai bombings last winter. ... The school itself is very beautiful and clearly serves the Mumbai upperclass. ... I mentioned that I wanted to walk around and explore the area since we live far from south Mumbai, and one of the SYs, Shane, offered to escort me around. ... We also walked towards the High Court building and Mumbai University, but Shane recommended that I start heading back to Anheri (E) where we live as rush hour was starting up. ...

Jul 2, 2009 - Mumbai 2

Today we went out and saw the remaining sites of Mumbai we did not see the first time. ... We saw the Mahalaxmi dhobi Ghat where all the clothes of Mumbai are washed. ... It is a long view of multiple people washing and beating the clothes.Today we went out and saw the remaining sites of Mumbai we did not see the first time. ... We saw the Mahalaxmi dhobi Ghat where all the clothes of Mumbai are washed. ... It is a long view of multiple people washing and beating the clothes....

Jul 1, 2009 - I've been here a week!

While most things in Mumbai are fairly cheap by US standards, drinks here are not. ... Mumbai is one of the few places in India you can easily find places that serve alcohol though from what I understand. ... Saturday I made it down to south Mumbai (Mumbai proper) to Crawford Market, where you can literally find anything and everything you would ever want to buy. ... So it was a successful day at work I suppose! Sunday we went to a conference called SOAK located at the National Museum about all things water in Mumbai. ... We watched a documentary called Ek Dozen Paane (one dozen water) which was 12 short stories about water conditions in Mumbai. ...

Jun 28, 2009 - Mumbai 1

When we reached Mumbai, not surprinsingly it was raining. ... We nevertheless set out to see the sites of the city.When we reached Mumbai, not surprinsingly it was raining. ... We nevertheless set out to see the sites of the city....

Jun 26, 2009 - First day(s) in Mumbai

I arrived two nights ago at 1:00am local time after literally the longest day (or days? I just realized I crossed the international date line) of my life traveling. Mumbai easily has the craziest traffic I've ever seen. ... As a pedestrian, crossing the street is more of a survival sport than anything else.I arrived two nights ago at 1:00am local time after literally the longest day (or days? I just realized I crossed the international date line) of my life traveling. Mumbai easily has the craziest traffic I've ever seen. ... As a pedestrian, crossing the street is more of a survival sport than anything else....

Jun 21, 2009 - High Court of Bombay

Route: Cochin-Guruvayoor-Kozhikade-Kannur-Kasadgod-Mangalore-Udupi-Karwar-Panaji-Ratnagiri-Chiplun-Mumbai Distance covered: 1428 Kms. ... 2009 : Iftekar Inamdaar's House at Mumbai Cochin to Mumbai is about 1500 kms. ... Next morning, we bid goodbyes to Chitale Family and with their blessings we headed towards Amchi Mumbai. ... Bought few cans of beer on the way and by the time we reached outskirts of Mumbai, I was really high. ... While enetering Mumbai, we witnessed almost three accidents which happened right in front of our eyes. ...

May 17, 2009 - My last day but what a day - Mumbai!!

Up and doing the rounds early doors (ish) I thought, but the touring Indians were up way before me I reckon as they were already jostling around the "Gateway to India" by the time I had got there.Up and doing the rounds early doors (ish) I thought, but the touring Indians were up way before me I reckon as they were already jostling around the "Gateway to India" by the time I had got there....

Apr 30, 2009 - Goa and Mumbai, India

Who knew that April and May are the hottest months in India? And it's hot! And humid! Remember that Woody Allen movie, "Biloxi Blues", in which he goes the basic training in Mississippi, and says that it's "Africa hot"? Well, we've been to Africa, and it's a whole lot more uncomfortable in India. The next stop is Mumbai (the locals still call it Bombay), where we arrived yesterday, and will sail from this evening. ... This is a huge mass of humanity.Who knew that April and May are the hottest months in India? And it's hot! And humid! Remember that Woody Allen movie, "Biloxi Blues", in which he goes the basic training in Mississippi, and says that it's "Africa hot"? Well, we've been to Africa, and it's a whole lot more uncomfortable in India. The next stop is Mumbai (the locals still call it Bombay), where we arrived yesterday, and will sail from this evening. ... This is a huge mass of humanity....

Apr 15, 2009 - Navi Mumbai - Bombay, baby!

When she knew that we were India-bound, she said that we would we be "taken care of in Mumbai. ... We saw a Bollywood movie in the fanciest theater we had even been in - complete with leather recliners and cuddly blankets to keep warm and cosy! For those who may not know, 26/11 refers to the November 26, 2008 coordinated terrorist attacks that occurred in multiple locations in Mumbai (Bombay), including two high-end hotels, the central train station, and a popular restaurant. ... Bollywood is the nickname of India's movie industry, centered in Bombay (Mumbai). ... Bombay/Mumbai is a huge city - maybe 18 million people - India's largest. ... Besides Bollywood, it is the center of India's business community, including the Mumbai stock exchange. ...