Blogs from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia - page 93

Back here in Mumbai after spending a lot of time in Karnataka, visiting a few temples or so. Bangalore was full on and to be honest an absolute relief to get out of. In places like Bangalore India is travelling at 150 miles and hour but most of the infrastructure and population can't keep up with it. It did have 'pubs' tho' which was kinda nice but that soon wears off when you have to keep all five senses switched when you walk anywhere to avoid being run down, mowed over by gangs of youths, death defying pavement pot holes and incessant screaming car and rickshaw horns ... get the picture!!! Had a very relaxing Christmas here but was also very surprised to see how Christmassy Mumbai appeared. Christmas trees, decorations, taped carols being played in ... read more

The net amazes me every single day. Its so damn funny that somewhere on the face of a planet is a wonderful person waiting to be discovered. It has happened to me so many times. That a moment ago I was unaware of the person's existence and a moment later, I find that here is a person that has so many similar tastes and likes that we instantly hit it off. This coincidence has happened to me not once but several times. In fact, some of the people that I have met like this are till date my best buddies... I met another such lady today......I hope we become friends... time will tell. ... read more

Winter is here and the festive season has begun. There is happiness all-around and everyone is wishing each other. Fun is in the air and gifts galore. It could only mean one thing. Its christmas. ... read more

Sunday, Dec. 25, I’m leaving Chicago O’Hare for Mumbai. My flight takes me through Zurich, but there is only about 1 ½ hour layover. Coming back on Jan. 15, I will have a six hour layover and am considering leaving the airport to explore the city. To be honest, I don’t know what I am doing while in India. The idea is to fly down to Cochin for a few days or a week. There, we want to take a house boat cruise. I’ve seen a few websites for these cruises where you stay on rice barge with a few servants and a guide. But nothing is booked yet. This is my second trip to India. I’ve added a few pictures of my first trip, which was in late May to early June of 2004. During ... read more

Geo: 19.048, 73.0828While traveling, it is always interesting for us to note what Western influences have crept into a country. In Taipei it is the 7-11s on every street corner; Starbucks has staked a claim in Thailand; and of course, McDonalds and fast food is everywhere. It is not too surprising that western influence can also be found in India.I'm embarrassed to admit it, but yes, I had to watch Indian Idol. It was all the advertising! For those of you who have watched American Idol, this is the same show, but with Bollywood tunes being belted out. Of course it was in Hindi, but I got the gist of who made it to the next round and who didn't. Advertising for Indian Idol is all over town on the billboards, magazines and newspapers. It seems ... read more