Images of Mumbai, India
First off: the Dhobi Ghats, the city's famous open air laundryThen: 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 celebrationsThe 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 CathedralOur crew enjoy a day of sightseeing |
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