Hello!
Well we have finally arrived in India. The flight was quite tiresome as I didn't manage to sleep at all. Mainly because of my cold! :-( But feeling a bit better now cos caught up on sleep last night.
When we arrived in Mumbai yesterday, we all got the culture shock we expected - after the heat and humidity, the traffic is the next thing to hit you. Cars, Rickshaws and buses everywhere, all weaving between each other - there's no road system - no lanes on the roads, just a free for all! Also, as you walk around you notice the sharp contrasts between the rich and poor - there were grotty slums with beggars, right next to posh boutiques. Really strange.
We ventured out to a place called Bandra last night for food and to soak up some of the culture. We found a European restaurant called "Pot Porri" which served the spiciest meatballs I've ever had! Then we walked down by the sea - we were approached by a couple of beggar children, one of whom pinched my arm!! You just have to completely ignore them.
We're just about to head out for breakfast and then see some sights. Hopefully going to Chowpatty beach tonight, it's supposed to be buzzing in the evening.
Love to you all, and missing you already xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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It sounds fascinating, but im not sure these old bones could cope with the culture shock.
I like my creature comforts too much.
D XXX
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