Many Sides of Mumbai

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By: leelefever on March 20, 2006 - 11:06pm

While we have some wi-fi love, we're posting some pics that we've taken in Mumbai.  They may not be of the sights, but hopefully they tell a story on their own.

 This is in a fishing village near the Carter Roadbeach, Mumbai called Khar.   They dry fish in the village and  you can smell it  all over the Bandra area.


Like Sri Lanka, almost all outdoor work is done in bare feet for slipppers (flip flops).  This is a couple of jackhammer operators in slippers, which seems a bit risky to me. Roadwork is happening everywhere in Mumbai.

 

 When stopping at intersection, people often come and tap on the window and often put their hand to their mouth.  It's very sad and hard to watch, sitting there in our air conditioned car.  I think a lot about this little girl. The poverty in Mumbai is quite overwhelming.

 

 Of course, Mumbai has beauty in a number of ways.  The people have all been wonderful, very kind and we have never once felt unsafe.  Despite poverty, they have a dignity about themthat is hard to describe.

 

More than anything, we will remember the hospitality of Dina Mehta, who has opened her heart and her city to us in so many ways.  Dina, I hope we can return the favor in Seattle.