Confused

Found on a wall in a home in Mangalore, India.

Lifted

 26 November 2015

Our excursion to the Elephanta Caves near Mumbai was a unique experience. 

Departing from the Gateway of India, we travelled by boat across busy Mumbai Harbour to Gharapuri Island. The magnificent caves on the island are carved out of solid basalt rock and represent Mount Kailash, the heavenly mountain residence of Lord Shiva. They are accessed via many stairs.

This is a must visit site for visitors to Mumbai.

Local Group at India Gate protesting about terrorism.

India Gate and the Taj Hotel from our ferry

We passed many craft on our hour's ferry ride but couldn't

see those in the distance due to fog/smog

Sadly this sign wasn't heeded

There was litter choking this stream

This little train delivered us to the stairs to the cave

I was pleased to see Sedan chair rides available

Mr GeniAus took pity and hired a chair
to transport me up all the stairs to the caves.
It was a rough ride.

There was a welcome from the locals when I alighted.

The caves carved out of volcanic rock were awesome

As we waited for our ferry to return to Mumbai
we met some more local residents

Signs of Mumbai

Environmental print from our recent visit to Mumbai. 

The signs one encounter give an insight to the society and culture of a city.

Mumbai by Night

 26 November 2015

Reeligious Beats, our first tour today took us to a variety of religious establishments around Mumbai. We visited a Hindu Temple, a mosque, a synagogue and an Anglican Cathedral.

On our return to the ship we rested up and recharged our cameras for our evening tour of Mumbai. Our fuzzy nighttime snapshots show how busy and bright Mumbai is after dark. 

At our first stop we went for a wander along the main shopping street.

While window shopping we came across Ronald

As we drove along the freeway we were able to spy on a huge wedding.

Marine Drive

We stopped to see the beautiful Victoria Station. 

Victoria Station Clock

 

India Gate was lit up and well guarded.

India Gate

We stopped in at a local theatre and viewed a portion of a Bollywood movie. 

Our final stop was for some refreshment in an Irish pub!!!

Thankful to be on Regent

Travelling on Regent and sending Thanksgiving wishes to all my mates in the US.

A Day in Fujairah, UAE

23 November 2015

The pictures tell the story.

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