Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Around the World in 21 Days-Part 35

Images of Mumbai, India

First off: the Dhobi Ghats, the city's famous open air laundry




 Then: the markets, the shops and their keepers, and the many faces of Mumbai




 


Sugar cane is ground to make a refreshing drink




Decorative pineapple for sale



Firecrackers being thrown in the street. There is a movement to ban them; looks to be unsuccessful at this point.

Our first shopping stop; sharp contrasts are evident. 
 Mary Helen's shopping success

Flowers are for sale everywhere for the Diwali celebrations


Mike makes two small girls very happy with a big bag of rice.
Tea freshly on the  street
 

A family dressed for the celebrations


The textured architecture of Mumbai

 
Building with multiple architectural influences.

There are extreme rent controls in Mumbai. As a result many apartments are run down and not maintained by their owners.

Gorgeously-detailed iron brackets hold the ceiling fans at St. Thomas Cathedral

Our crew enjoy a day of sightseeing

 

 

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