Monthly Archives: June 2012
The Locals
Today is bittersweet, it’s my last day in Mumbai. I’m anxious to see Sangio and enjoy the comforts of home but I’ll miss Dan immensely and the life & routine we’ve started in our new home city. I can’t even … Continue reading
A Delhi Whirlwind, part 2
Because our time was quick in Delhi, we rushed through a few historic sites in true American tourist style. We didn’t get as many pictures as we would have liked but here is a sampling of our day and … Continue reading
A Delhi Whirlwind, part 1
Delhi was a whirlwind weekend. I’m not sure where to begin or where this will end but here we go… Delhi, like Mumbai is a city that overtakes your senses, 20 million people strong. As we drove from the airport … Continue reading
The Taj Mahal
Amazing. Wow. Incredible. Forever. Love. Really. Power. Perfect. Symmetry. Myths. Stories. Craftsman. Marble. Stones. Beautiful. Crowded. Hot. Engineering. Artist. Eccentric. Awe. Just a few of the words that went through my mind as we walked through the Taj Mahal. I … Continue reading
Home Sweet Home in India
Today is just like any day, working from home, a bit bored at seeing the same pale yellow walls and decide to go work from my local coffee shop. Ahh, an iced cappuccino taste so good. For those curious, here’s … Continue reading
The Thieves Market
Today Dan and I walked through Chor Bazaar, aka the Thieves Bazaar. This market is known for antiques, clocks/cameras, furniture, auto parts/tools and “refurbished” electronics. It’s a predominantly Muslim market/neighborhood — we received more stares than usual, with more intensity. … Continue reading
Mumbai City
Here’s a statement you won’t hear me say often…I prefer living in our “quiet” Mumbai suburb of Nahar Amrit Shakti, than Mumbai City. Downtown Mumbai, a city of 20 million, is not for the faint of heart: unpleasant orders at … Continue reading