Mumbai
Mumbai, maddening but marvellous. The traffic is terrible taking 2 hours to go 20 miles but even in the thickest tangle there is much more good natured than you'd ever get in the UK. We are staying with 'family' who were neighbours to Cathy's parents in 'Bombay' back in the 1960s. Cheers from Nalini In the garden with Ammu A typical street On the Mumbai local train at a quiet time, with our amazing guide from Khaki tours. We did two trips, one to elephant island and one walking tour of historical Mumbai and both were full of interest and insights. Unofficial accommodation (count the satellite dishes ) With Ravi and Shoba at the banana leaf South Indian Restaurant. Lunch with Dilip, Sumir, Gayatri and Kapu Rasmalai ...yum At the top of Gilbert hill On juhu beach Carvings of Shiva and Parvati on elephant island The amazing Britania restaurant where the Parsee owner at age 97 still waits...